I have posted an example of the "AXBRIDGE / 141" boxed mlieage mark before here, but I have now acquired a slightly better example.
This example is dated 25th January 1804, whereas my previous example was a month later dated 24th February. This handstamp is only known used in 1804 and is quite difficult to find. The example above shows the final "E" separated somewhat from the rest of the handstamp; perhaps the handstamp broke so was not used later.The contents of the letter from the Reverend Sydenham Teast Wylde at a formal attestation that he qualifies for a Deputy Lieutenancy in the county of Somerset. With thirteen children one might speculate that he could do with some extra income.

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