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Offence the said
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was convicted received Sentence of death And these
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Deponents further severally say that upon the Trial of the said
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Lord Chief Baron as these Deponents are informed recommend a prosecution to be
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the said John Legres for receiving the said Silver Flagon knowing the same to be
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and there give Evidence concerning the same to the Jurors who should enquire
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thereof on the Part of our said Lord the King And in case the same would be found
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a true Bill then if these Deponents should personally Appear before the Jurors
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who should pass upon the Trial of the said John Legris and give Evidence
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upon the said Indictment and not depart without lease of the Court and these
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