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did then and there die. And so the Jurors aforesaid upon their oath aforesaid do say that the
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in manner and by the means aforesaid accidentally casually and
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by misfortune came to his death and not otherwiseIn Witness whereof as well the said
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as the said
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John George
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Tower the
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of the said Jurors on behalf of himself and the
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rest of his fellows in their presence have to this Inquisition set their hands and seals the day
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year and place first abovewritten.
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