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not being of sound mind memory and understanding but lunatic
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and distracted did hang and kill himself. In Witness whereof as well the said
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as the said
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John Harris
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the foreman of the said Jurors on behalf of himself and the rest
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of his fellows in their presence have to this Inquisition set their hands and seals the
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day year and place first abovewritten.
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John Harris
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Foreman
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