| Description | From: John Tillotson, DD, dean of Canterbury Cathedral; the chapter of Canterbury Cathedral sede vacante
To: 'Dominus' Robert Wyseman, knight, LLD; 'Dominus' Thomas Exton, knight, LLD; 'Dominus Richard Lloyd, knight, DCL
The dean and chapter have received letters patent from King Charles II, dated 29ChasII [30 Jan 1677-29 Jan 1678] at Westminster, instructing them to confirm the election of William Thomas, DD, as bishop of St Davids. They grant Robert, Thomas and Richard power to approve the election and supply any defects, if there are any. No date. [Date: date of registered version.] Date omitted from copy [registered version dated 15 Jan 1678].
Endorsed 'D' in contemporary hand. |