. The key to the family deed chest : how to decipher and study old documents : being a guide to the reading of ancient manuscripts. uscripts existin plenty, but are of little value unless studiedpersonally; for professional readers, althoughable to read quickly and correctly, only give theinformation desired; whereas in a personal searchone subject opens out fresh clues to others of equal Abbreviations, Etc. 143 importance, and new light is continually beingthrown upon hitherto unnoticed points; more-over, only by a personal investigation can theantiquary be certain that he has obtained exactl
. The key to the family deed chest : how to decipher and study old documents : being a guide to the reading of ancient manuscripts. uscripts existin plenty, but are of little value unless studiedpersonally; for professional readers, althoughable to read quickly and correctly, only give theinformation desired; whereas in a personal searchone subject opens out fresh clues to others of equal Abbreviations, Etc. 143 importance, and new light is continually beingthrown upon hitherto unnoticed points; more-over, only by a personal investigation can theantiquary be certain that he has obtained exactlywhat he required. There are now plenty ofopportunities open to the public of seeing theold documents pertaining to various offices andsocieties, besides private collections, but withoutsome previous knowledge of the old handwritings,etc., this permission is practically , Persevere and practise is the bestmotto I can give to those interested in thematter, for proficiency comes quickly to thosewho seek it ; and, as in all subjects, Nothingsucceeds like success. THE END. Elliot Stock, Paternostti Row, FOR REFERENCE NOT TO BE TAKEN FROM THIS ROOM Z 27^32 Cope, - The key to the familydeed chest. PONTIFICAL INSTITUTE OF MEDIAEVAL STUDIES 86 QUEENS PARK Toronto 5. can/>27^32
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