proved on 25.9.1817 before the rev Edw Wm Mathew clerk surrogate etc. by the solemn and sincere affirmation or declaration of Jn Pitstow one of the executors and by the oath of Sam Francis the other executor to whom administration etc. was granted on 20.10.1817 following the said Jn Pitstow having (according to an act of Parliament in that behalf made and provided) first made and subscribed an affirmation or declaration and the said Sam Francis being first sworn duly to administer