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About 14 years and 7 months ago, John obtained the rectory by simony, viz. the payment of money by his father, John Atkins to Thomas Roope (the patron) for his presentation. At his induction, John swore that he had not obtained this presentation unlawfully. At the objection of Walter Hele, John denied all guilt, under mistake of law, whereupon the said Walter (claiming to be the true patron) presented Narcissus Hele to the living. John, however, has been a licensed preacher for divers years and is of good report. With pardon for his offences."
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