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23rd January 1786 - 18th December 1786

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Image 253 of 6812nd August 1786


some Waget [..] Deponent persuaded him to come away
and settle the Matter another time deceased then
shewed Deponent another part of the Building and
went up two Stone's of the left hand being with
Deponents Friend while Deponent Staid below
presently Deponents Friend whose Name is Shelton
came Running to Deponent and said Harrison and
The others were fighting Shelton went off directly
and Deponent went up Stairs to see what was the Matter
and on the Stairs of the Second Floor found deceased
sitting with his head leaning on his hands and
very bloody about the Month and Now-deceased
told Deponent he had been very ill used, [..]
not say by whomDeponent Saw one Man
stripped who appeared to have been fighting with
deceased and told Deponent he would give him as
much.Deponent bid him be quiet said if he
shuck him he would take ye Law and the Man
then came up to Deponent kicked him over the
Skin and broke his buckle and made his Leg
blood.Deponent endeavoured to make peace
supposing the Dispute arose about some Wages
that had been mentioned before.Deponent sent
for some beer, and said if they would come ever
to The Coach & Horses public House at four oClock he
would settle Matters for Harrisondeceased went
over with Deponent to the Coach & Horses at four




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