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ZA - City of Chester Assembly - 1407-1857
- B - Assembly Minute Books - 1539-1835
  - 1 - Assembly Book - 15th century-1624

Repository	Cheshire Record Office
Level	Piece
Reference	ZAB/1/80
Title	Order re refusal of election to office
Date	3 Oct [?1549]
Description	It is complained that some wealthy citizens, who make full use of the privileges of their freedom, and are well able to bear the burdens of office, nevertheless decline the honour; penal fines are therefore laid down for refusing election to the various offices.
Location	Please note that parts of this collection are held offsite. Please contact Cheshire Archives and Local Studies in advance of your visit if you wish to view these records.

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