Eschenburg, J[ohann] J[oachim], 1743-1820. [from old catalog], Fiske, Nathan Welby, 1798-1847, [from old catalog] ed. and tr · Philadelphia, E. C. Biddle · leaf 296
all who served on horseback,but only such as were chosen into the rank. In the year 124 B. C, the orderreceived some important prerogatives, being chosen to act as judges, and tofarm the revenues. The property requisite to qualify one for election as a knight,at this period, was 400 thousand… … 255 256 ROMAN ANTIQUITIES. horse at the public expense; hence the phrase, cquo publico merere. The orderwas under the constant supervision of the Censors. 1. Plebeians as well as Patricians were eligible to this order. The term illustreswas applied to those descended from ancient families. The…
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