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Where in any Act, or in any bond, security deed, or other instrument or writing, reference is made to the . . . F2“Commissioners of Stamps and Taxes,” “Commissioners of Stamps,” or “Commissioners for the Affairs of Taxes,” or any officer or person appointed by those Commissioners respectively, the Act, bond, security, deed, or other instrument or writing shall be construed as referring to the Commissioners and officers and persons appointed by them, or acting under their orders and directions.