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A History of the County of Essex
… years; the first year the appointment was nominal, as the duties were carried out by the overseer in his second year. …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… or parliament here, and made several of the statutes enumerated by Lambard in his collection of AngloSaxon laws; …
A History of the County of Oxford
… the structure of the council and the elections and duties of officers; most confirmed long established practice, … defend the borough's liberties, to pay 'without grudging' duties to God and the Crown, and to be 'a quiet man amongst … a high steward, usually an influential local figure whose duties included taking the mayor's oath and delivering a …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… and all combustible articles; a variety of other important duties relating to the naval and military service are …