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Examinations and Depositions

Catalogue reference: ZQSE

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This record is about the Examinations and Depositions dating from c.1552-1858.

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Reference
ZQSE
Title
Examinations and Depositions
Date
c.1552-1858
Description

Examinations relate mainly to felony, brawling and immorality, but there are also some relating to disputes over trade or payment of customs, recusancy and settlements. Depositions relate to cases of debt and trespass. Warrants for arrest and instructions to the Keeper of the Northgate gaol are also included in this series.

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Held by
Cheshire Archives and Local Studies
Language
English
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/19a2380b-c43f-4fe6-b85b-34500fee2ff8/

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