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Hants, Wilts, Dors, Corn, Devon, and Som assizes. Bristol assizes for 1863 only
Catalogue reference: ASSI 22/25
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This record is about the Hants, Wilts, Dors, Corn, Devon, and Som assizes. Bristol assizes for 1863 only dating from 1863-1864 in the series Assizes: Western Circuit: Civil Minute Books. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- ASSI 22/25
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1863-1864
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Description (What the record is about)
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Hants, Wilts, Dors, Corn, Devon, and Som assizes. Bristol assizes for 1863 only
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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- Topics
- Legal
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- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C3182448/
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ASSI 22
Assizes: Western Circuit: Civil Minute Books
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