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A brief author's note correcting a historical detail about the post being held by the Earls of March and Salisbury.

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A brief author's note correcting a historical detail about the post being held by the Earls of March and Salisbury.

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  • “As a matter of stern, historical fact this post was held successively by the Earls of March and Salisbury.”

    Historically, the position was occupied in turn by the Earls of March and Salisbury.

    Author's correction of a historical inaccuracy.