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The Information of John Morrison< no role > of Ballinam a
in the County of Limerick in Ireland Gentleman
and Aaron Abbott< no role > of Saint Paul Covent Garden
Beadle taken before me this 17th. day of July
1781.

Who being on Oath Say and first said John Morrison< no role > says that
about 3 o'Clock this morning he met a Person now present who
calls herself Hannah Carry C in Bow Street with whom he
went into the Passage of Covent Garden Theatre. That as
soon as she was gone from him he perceived that he had been
robbed of a Purse now produced. containing a Ten pound Bank
Note, five Guineas and some Silver That he pursued her
took her into custody and is very sure that she robbed
him thereof. And the Said Aaron Abbott< no role > says that in
a Room in Covent Garden Watch house in which said Hannah
Carry C was searched he found the Purse, Ten pound Bank
Note. five Guineas, Seven Shillings and two Six pences
now produced.

Sworn before me this
17th. day of July 1781}

W Addington

John Morrison< no role >
Aaron Abbot< no role >




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