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William Jones
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to Mr. Jeffreys the
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on his Oath saith That on Friday last
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about two o'Clock in the Afternoon he this Dept. was
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in his Master's Shop and writing at the Desk That when
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he
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opposite to
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Mr. Jefferys Houcer (where she used to sweep the Cross way)
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passing over the Deced's Head and going along towards
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, went against the
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Sworn the Day and Year
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