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chosen, who being then and there duly sworn and charged to enquire for our said Lord the
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h is Death, do upon their Oath say That the said
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being of sound Mind Memory and Understanding, but Lunatick and
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not being
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of sound Mind Memory and Understanding, but lunatick and distracted
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in Manner and by the Means aforesaid did hill himself
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In Witness whereof as well the said Coroner as
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of the said Jurors on the
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behalf of himself and the rest of his Fellows in their Presence have
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to this Inquisition set their Hands and Seals the Day, Year, and
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Place above mentioned
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W Jones
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