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Historic Record of Lord Chancellor Misconduct Allegations
The document recounts alleged malfeasance in the Office of Clerk of the Custodies under the Earl Macclesfield. It cites improper admissions to masterships, bribes for place, and misused Suitors Money. It notes a 24 000 pound deficit and failures to secure affected persons, with statements about transfers, grants, and escapes to the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elde
Fellows
Thurston
Bennet
Thomas Bennet
Hamersley
Earl Macclesfield
Ufe
Earl Declard