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Rh Chief Justice of Munster, and now likewise in the Second Justiceship of our Bench at Dublin, we have thought good to let you understand, that we do not only allow and accept in very good part, his said service, hut moreover, for the good opinion we hold of his great discretion, wisdom, and fidelity, that we think him meet to be one of our Privy Council in that realm; and therefore do will and command you, immediately upon the receipt hereof, accordingly to admit and swear him one of the said council."—29 Eliz. d. R. 29.

3d, ,—Russell deceased,vpatent, 15 Oct. 1590.—For one term, "to hold pro hoc termino Sancti Michaelis Archangeli tantum." Fiant, 32 Eliz.

3d, ,—Russell deceased,—patent, 26 Nov. 1590,—pleasure.—Fiant, 33 Eliz.

2d, ,vChief Justice of Munster,—Walshe made Chief Justice of the Common Pleas,—patent, 16 July, 1599,—pleasure.—41 Eliz. fac. R, 24.

2d, ,—Saxey deceased,—patent, 10 May 1602,—pleasure.—"This patent was given free, in respect that he is a principal Judge, according to ancient custom."—Fiant, 44 Eliz.

2d, ,—continued,—patent, 20 April 1603,—pleasure.—1 James I. 1$as$ pars d. R. 37.

3d, ,—continued,—patent, 7 May 1603,—pleasure.—Idem, R. 31.