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qualify himself for so weighty a charge as he 

 had undertaken, by inquiring into the rights of 

 his See; the state and condition of his cathedral 

 and collegiate churches ; the value, endowments, 

 patronage, &c. of the several benefices under 

 his inspection ; and, above all, the characters, 

 qualifications, and circumstances of the several 

 incumbents within his diocese. His diligence 

 herein, with the effects of it, shall be set forth 

 in two distinct articles. — One, respecting the 

 Church and its ixveiiues ; the other, respecting 

 the Clergy and their behaviour. 



As to the former, he had gained so exact a 

 knowledge of the state of his See and of the 

 churches subject to it, as to have drawn up and 

 finished within the compass of four years after 

 his promotion, the following complete and ela- 

 borate treatises, whose titles will sufficiently 

 express and distinguish their subjects. 



With respect to the Archbishoprick. 



I. The ancient franchises, liberties, and im- 

 munities of the Archbishops of York, in their 

 estates and lands. 



II. The ancient estates belonging to the See. 



III. The present estates and possessions of 

 the Archbishop of York ; with an account of the 

 pensions, rent charges, and other annual pay- 

 ments and disbursements with which the Arch- 

 bishoprick is charged. 



