| University/Comm.Ct. contains: |
| Comm.Ct.I |
'Acta Curiae' or act books |
| Comm.Ct.II |
Deposition books, occasionally with assignations and 'responsa' |
| Comm.Ct.III |
'Exhibita' files |
| Comm.Ct.IV |
Bonds for appearance before the Commissary ('Obligationes pro comparitione') |
| Comm.Ct.V |
Records of courts at Sturbridge and Barnwell Fairs |
| Comm.Ct.Adds.I |
? List of fees due to Appraisers |
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Commissary's Court archives
| Title |
Records of courts at Sturbridge and Barnwell Fairs |
| Reference |
Comm.Ct.V |
| Covering Dates |
1562–1855 |
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| Content and context |
Registry |
| University/Comm.Ct.V contains: |
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Comm.Ct.V.1
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Papers relating to jurisdiction at Sturbridge Fair. Includes a little material about the Court Leet. There is also a list of contents and notes about Sturbridge Chapel by Registrary Romilly, mid-nineteenth century. Notable entries include:. f.1: degrading of three scholars for false Latin in 'Bombarda' [? in the course of a play], 4 Feb. 1610-11;. f.81: decree for Sturbridge Fair including instructions as to 'what the redd coates are to watch for';. f.90: 'a noate of the stuff belonging to the Proctors' booth in Sturbridge';. f.91: list of tolls due at the fair;. ff.94-95: notes on Sturbridge Fair and the Leet;. f.97: searchers. Creator: Tabor, James. 1 volume (ff.1-127) in 19th century binding. |
1600–1645 |
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Comm.Ct.V.2-4, 17
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Acta (or Act Books) at Barnwell (Midsummer) Fair. |
1583–1722 |
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Comm.Ct.V.5-16, 18
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Acta (or Act Books) at Sturbridge Fair. |
1562–1855 |
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Comm.Ct.V.19
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Confirmation of University's liberties at Sturbridge Fair. 1 item. |
1589 |
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