Dear Madam or Sir,

May I please have a digital photograph (or an electronic file
containing a scanned image) of the 1191 charter for the city of
Oxford, with the seal? Please may I request that the image has a
resolution high enough for the text to be legible. In addition, may
I please have an English-language translation of the original
Latin-language text?

The original document and its English-language translation are held
in the Museum of Oxford, operated by your Council. However, it is
impossible for a member of the public visiting to obtain the image
I am requesting, as photography is not allowed in that Museum.

Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Dr Kaihsu Tai

Dear Mr. Tai,
Thank you for your enquiry. Although it is not really a
Freedom of Information matter, I have checked with Museum staff and they
are happy to provide you with a transcript of the Charter. They can also
provide an electronic image, but there will be a charge for this. Can
you tell me if you want this for media/commercial reasons or
scholarly/personal?

Yours sincerely,

Martin Hughes

Project manager & Acting Freedom of Information Officer
Oxford City Council
St. Aldate's Chambers
St. Aldate's
Oxford
OX1 1DS

Tel: 01865-252669

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Dear Martin,

I can affirm that the use is for non-commercial scholarly purposes.
Please indicate the magnitude of the charge for the image, so I can
make a decision of whether it is affordable.

Sincerely,

Dr Kaihsu Tai

Dear Dr. Tai,
The charge for non-commercial use is £20

P.S. I have passed on your other request to a colleague & will respond as soon as I have an answer.

Yours sincerely,

Martin Hughes
Project manager & Acting FOI Officer
Oxford City Council
St. Aldate's Chambers
St. Aldate's
Oxford
OX1 1DS

Tel: 01865-252669

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Dear Martin,

Thank you for your help and prompt responses. I look forward to
receiving the transcript.

Sincerely,

Kaihsu Tai

Dear Dr. Tai,
Sorry - does this mean you don't want the electronic
image?

Cheers,

Martin

Martin Hughes
Project manager
Oxford City Council
St. Aldate's Chambers
St. Aldate's
Oxford
OX1 1DS

Tel: 01865-252669

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Dear Martin,

For now the transcript will suffice. Again, many thanks.

Sincerely,

Kaihsu Tai

Dear Dr. Tai,
I am happy to attach the transcript for you.

Yours sincerely,

Martin Hughes

Project Manager & Acting Freedom of Information Officer
Oxford City Council
St. Aldate's Chambers
St. Aldate's
Oxford
OX1 1DS

Tel: 01865-252669

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Dear Martin,

Thank you very much for your help and research.

Sincerely,

Dr Kaihsu Tai