Historical Register in London, Middlesex

Earl defends admissions of presents to office holders

In a sworn statement the Earl asserts precedents among Chief Justices and other judges who accepted presents on admission and denies wrongdoing. He details acknowledgments of gifts by Godfrey Ligat houn Berret Conway and later Kynaston Bennet Elde, claims presents were returned when improper, and explains actions around the Master’s Lodge vacancy and subsequent admissions.