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Stamps Act 1697
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IV.And for Seamen and Soldier's Wills,; on Certificate and Oath of being in the Service at the Time of Death.
Provided That nothing in this Act contained shall extend to charge with the said Dutyes or any of them the Probate of any Will or Letters of Administration of any co[m]mon Seaman or Soldier who shall be slain or dye in the Service of His Majesty His Heires or Successors a Certificate being produced from the Captain of the Ship or Vessel or Captain of the Troop or Company under whom such Seaman or Soldier served at the Time of his Death and Oath made of the Truth thereof before the proper Judge or Officer by whom such Probate or Administration ought to be granted which Oath such Judge or Officer is hereby authorized and required to administer and for which no Fee or Reward shall be taken.
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