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(Q) [Another Certificate of the same form except that the name inserted is Robert Smith of Drax Abbey in the Parish of Drax, Farmer.] (R) I do hereby certify that Joseph Smith was baptized at Drax Abbey in the Parish of Drax and County of York according to the Rites of the Roman Catholick Church by Mr James Postlewait on the third Day of April 1759. Sponsors George Smith and Anne Hollings. George Witham. M. Carlton Hall. Jan 28. 1783 This sent off next day to son Joseph at Louvain. A copy. Wm Smith I underwritten acknowledge to have received the Sum of fifty pounds Sterling of Mr William Smith, and in consideration of the said sum do oblige myself and my successors (S) in office to maintain Mr William Smith's son Joseph during the course of his Studies here, provided the said Joseph Smith makes use of his moderate endeavours to comply with the duties of piety and learning in their house. In testimony of which I subscribe my nameThoman Stanley Bruges. May 31. I n I Carlton May 13th I n l Received of Mr Smith the sum of fifty pounds for the maintenance of his son Joseph Smith at Bruges during the time of his studies by me Thomas Meynell (T) and U) [A MS. copy of the permit to Thomas Owst of 18 Dec. 1745, of which a facsimile appears in this volume]