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said
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Solomon Solomons
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not being of sound mine memory and understanding but lunatic die hang
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and kill himself In Witness whereof as well the said Coroner as the said
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Samuel Thorne
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the foreman of the
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said Jurors on behalf of himself and the rest of his fellows in their presence have to this Inquisition set their
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hands and seals the day year and place first above written.
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Saml Thorne
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Foreman
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