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THE GREAT LAW OFFICERS

Chancery. The twelve Judges for the time being, together with the Masters in Chancery, were appointed Commissioners to act in case of the absence or death of the Chancellor for the time being, and also in case of the occasional illness or death of the Master of the Rolls for the time being, at the request of the said Chancellor,—Privy Seal, St. James's, 3 Dec,—patent, 24 Dec. 1804.—Inr. 3 Jan. 1805.—45 Geo. III. 1ap. 67. pag. R. 198. A license to go to England was granted to the Chancellor, 27 March,—Privy Seal 6,—patent 18 March 1805. Same day, the two Chief Justices, Chief Baron, and the Master of the Rolls were appointed Commissioners to receive the Great Seal, and the L. L. was required to command the Chancellor to deliver up to himself the Seals, to he redelivered to the Commissioners; who (upon the arrival of George Ponsonhy, and upon his. passing the letters patent hereafter mentioned, also upon his duly taking the oath of supremacy, together with the oath of office) were then authorized to deliver it up to George Ponsonhy, without any further warrant, commission, or authority,—Privy Seal, 25 Feb.—patent, 4 March 1806,—Inr. same day.—46. 6a p. 1. pag. R. 203.

1806. George Ponsonby, his Majesty's Counsel learned in the Law,—Letters patent to Lord Redesdale revoked,—Privy Seal, 14 Feb.—patent, 25 March.—Pleasure.—Inr. 26 March 1806.—46 Geo. III. 4a p. 11. Pag. R. 226. A pension for life of £4,000 per annum, to commence from the day he shall have re-