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and Prosecutor was Bound to prosecute at the new Se
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appearing accordingly and preferring his Bill it was thrown
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reward they on Saturday last without the Prosecutor James
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again preferr'd a Bill of Indictment against the Prisoners
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hath been returned a true Bill and the Prisoners are now
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for Tryal and stand the £35. on the List
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of his Evidence (if any) you are desired to move the Court
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the Prisoners may be discharged out of Custody or otherwise
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hath
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Induced him to bring this second Indictment is a Man who hath
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in the Precinct of & Well Close which he always Continues to be & in
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a Person far from being respected Preston one of his
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