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| | Medieval English urban history - Ipswich - Oaths of officers and burgesses |
 | | At the ceremonies for swearing in officers, or for men entering the franchise, the text of the appropriate oath would be read out while the oath-taker had his hand on the Bible and (presumably) stated his agreement/compliance at the end of the reading of the oath. |
 | | They are sworn that they shall be at lot and scot in all aids [imposed on] the town of Ipswich whenever and to whatever extent shall be necessary and whenever they are forewarned to contribute to the same by the officers of the town. |
 | | You swear that you shall collect and levy, or make to be collected and levied, to the works and profit of the town, all rents, farms, customs, tolls, amercements of court and leet, and all other dues, profits and commodities of the town that pertain to your office of chamberlain. |
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