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boxes and Barrel and burnt them and put the Black Lead
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that she asked him what it was to which he replied that
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put it into the Garret, soon after which they all went over to
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said Olivers Lodging in Said Brays House where they had some
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Victuals and drink and Partedthat Informant same Evening
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asked said Bray if he would buy said Lead who replied that he
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had no Money but that he thought he Knew a Man who
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