The Annals of the Barber-Surgeons of London

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[280] Presently, i.e., at once.

[281] This statement is incorrect. The Act of Parliament was passed in 1540, but was not confirmed by any letters patent of Henry VIII. We have no such charter or any reference to it, and moreover it is not on the Patent Rolls, where it would appear, had it ever existed; furthermore Elizabeth’s charter (in our possession) confirms Henry’s charter of 1512 and not this pretended one.

[282] The office of Steward is not now served, but each Liveryman on admission pays a special fine of fifteen guineas in lieu, which is applied towards the cost of the entertainments.

[283] 24th August.

[284] 27th September.

[285] Buck.

[286] Contribution.

[287] Solemn.

[288] Operations.

[289] Turkeys and sauce.