Middlesex

The King agt. James Lawler< no role >
On a prosecution for Felony

Thomas Brannon< no role > of Hart Street, Covent Garden
Bricklayer and James Hopper< no role > of newton on Lane Saint Giles Smith Severally make Oath
and Say that the did Attend here every Day in October
Session last to give Evidence against the said Deft. But
from Ignorance expected they should be Called
And say that they did not [..] omitt to prosecute
and give Evidence there any Intention that the said
Deft should Escape Justice but merry for want
of Knowing how to proceed & say the said Deft was
not then taker not since to their Knowledge & that the
Accomplice is since Dead

[..] in Court the 16th
1774

Thomas Brannon< no role >

The Mark [mark] of
James Keppell< no role >

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