Letters close
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letters-close-269-14018186
title:
Letters close
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Letters close are a type of obsolete legal document once used by the Pope, the British monarchy and by certain officers of government, which is a sealed letter granting a right, monopoly, title, or status to an individual or to some entity such as a corporation. These letters were personal in nature, and were delivered folded and sealed, so that only the recipient could read their contents. This type of letter contrasts with the better-known letters patent. It was necessary to break the seal to
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Medieval English legal and administrative document
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letters_close
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2024-04-25T20:57:10Z
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