Writ de intendendo on the appointment of Arthur Heveningham, Knight, as Sheriff of Norfolk,
Manuscript on single sheet of vellum, 6 lines in Latin, verso endorsed "Evelyn" (possibly John Evelyn, Esq., one of the 6 clerks of the Court of Chancery). Bears the inscription "Egerton" at the foot, indicating Thomas Egerton Lord Keeper of the Great Seal.
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| Language: | Latin |
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| Summary: | Manuscript on single sheet of vellum, 6 lines in Latin, verso endorsed "Evelyn" (possibly John Evelyn, Esq., one of the 6 clerks of the Court of Chancery). Bears the inscription "Egerton" at the foot, indicating Thomas Egerton Lord Keeper of the Great Seal. |
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| Item Description: | Title devised by bookseller. The high sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown and is appointed annually. The High Sheriff of Norfolk was originally the principal law enforcement officer in Norfolk and presided at the assizes and other important county meetings. With second great seal of Elizabeth I, designed by Nicholas Hilliard, appended by the Chancery to show that the document was ordered in the Queen's name. Seal embossed on both sides, shows the queen in the Royal Chair on one side, the other shows her on horseback, diameter approximately 15 cm, light brown wax. Elizabeth died 24th March 1603, but her seal was not surrendered to King James I until 3rd May 1603. |
| Physical Description: | 1 sheet ; 20 x 31 cm |