| Description | From: Isaac Bargrave, DD, dean of Canterbury Cathedral; the chapter of Canterbury Cathedral
To: Ralph Snowe; Edmund Sherman
The see of Canterbury is vacant by the death of George Abbot, the last archbishop, and the dean and chapter are acting sede vacante. They grant Ralph and Edmund office of primary registrar for the city, diocese and province of Canterbury and for any see within the province which may become vacant during the vacancy. The name of William Sherman has been crossed out and those of Ralph and Edmund interlineated. No date. [Date: date of original.] Original dated 4 Aug 1633 at the chapter house of Canterbury Cathedral.
Endorsed 'officium Registrariatus primarii' and Sir Robert wiseman, Sir - Exton' early 17th cent hands. |