The second part of the present state of England together with divers reflections upon the antient state thereof
Chamberlayne, Edward, 1616-1703.

The Court of the Dutchy of Lan∣caster.

THere is another Court at Westminster, called the Court of the Dutchy of Lancaster, which takes Cognizance of all Causes that any way concern the Revenue belonging to that Dutchy, which hath been long since annext to the Crown.

The chief Judge of this Court is the Chancellor of the Dutchy, who is assist∣ed by the Atturney of the Dutchy. There are divers other Officers of this Court, a list of whose Names here follow.

Sir Thomas Ingram, Chancellor, and one of His Majesties most honourable Privy Council. Sir John Heath, Attur∣ney Page  131 Genera. Sir John Curzon, Receive General: Sir Thomas Trevor, Knight of the Bath, and John Fanshaw Esq Auditors. Sir Gilbert Gerard, Clerk of the Dutchy; Thomas Desborough, Messenger: This Court is kept at Westminster by the Lower Exchequer, and the Office of Sir Gilbert Gerard at Grays Inn.