| Description | From: John Lynch, DD, dean of Canterbury Cathedral; the chapter of Canterbury Cathedral
To: George II, king of England
The see of Canterbury is vacant by the death of John Potter, the last archbishop. The dean and chapter seek permission to elect a new archbishop and are sending William Geekie, DD, and Thomas Tanner, MA, [canons of Canterbury Cathedral] to act on their behalf.
Given at the chapter house of Canterbury Cathedral.
Endorsed with description and note of registration in mid 18th cent hand. |