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Counsel's opinion

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On a question raised as to the Bailiff and Burgesses' power to proceed to the election of a Bailiff under the charter of Edward the VI., which provides that the same be with the assent of the Duke of Northumberland; the Duke being attainted of treason, and the Borough of Stratford-upon-Avon consequently escheated. Confirmatory of the Borough's right to elect