63. (L.) John Wilsworth proceedingsdefend was indicted for uttering a counterfeit piece; resembling a thirteen shilling and six-penny-piece, knowing it to be forged and counterfeited, as good as lawful money, with intent to defraud Jane Swinton proceedingsvictim , of Darkhouse-lane. Oct. 24 . ++

The prisoner being detected and searched, there were several other pieces of counterfeit money found upon him; but the constable, who had them in his pocket, being charged with a person for stealing sugar, and in the croud his pocket was picked of the pieces, so not being produced in court; the prisoner was acquitted .