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God of Great Britain France and Ireland King Defender of the faith and so forth Before
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duly Chosen Sworn and charged to inquire for our said Lord the King when how and in what
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November in the Year aforesaid one end of a certain Garter of no value to one end of a certain linen
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there die And so the Jurors
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upon their Oath aforesaid do say that the said
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in their presence have to this Inquisition set their Hands Seals the day Year and
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place first above Written.
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Richd.
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