# Stamps Act 1694, Section IV: Proviso for Probate of Will, &c. of Soldier and Seaman.


Provided that nothing in this Act conteined shall extend to charge the Probate of any Will or Letters of Administrac[i]on of any Co[m]mon Seaman or Soldier who shall be slaine or dye in theire Majesties Service a Certificate being produced from the Captaine of the Shipp or Vessell or Captaine of the Troope or Company under whome such Seaman or Soldier served att the time of his death and Oath made of the Truth thereof before the proper Judge or Officer by whome such Probate or Administrac[i]on ought to be granted which Oath such Judge or Officer is hereby authorized and required to administer and for which noe Fee or Reward shall be taken:-

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/aep/WillandMar/5-6/21/section/IV (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/stamps-act-1694/section-IV
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