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letters patent

"I will give you letters patent," the king said finally.

On 7 July 1924 an official grant by letters patent was made.

The award was introduced by letters patent on 25 April 1991.

This type of letter contrasts with the better known letters patent.

The office was confirmed to him in the next reign by letters patent of 11 June 1702.

The cost of the final design, as illustrated on the letters patent, ranges from $900 to $3,500.

Some letters patent are not signed by the monarch in person.

Until the end of the 17th century, auditors were appointed for life by letters patent.

The grant of arms was made by letters patent dated 7 November 1910.

The College received the letters patent for its Arms in 1961.