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here from by Virtue of an Act of Parliament made in the 18th. Year of the
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Mr. Vickery having been summoned to appear before the
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Court of Aldermen to shew Cause why he refused to take upon him such
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Clark Mayor
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Pleaded that they were not eligible to the
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"by an Act of Parliament of the 18th. of his late Majesty King Geo: ye 2d.
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"Rix".
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The Case and Opinions above referred to, are herewith left
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