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for Debt in the said GaolThat about nine Days ago the
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deced was taken ill with the smal Poxthat he had a
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very bad Sort and continued very ill until Wednesday
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Evening last when he departed this Lifethat he was
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attended by the Surgeon of the Gaol during his illness
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That he was an aged Man And Dept. has no doubt
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the aforesaid disorder occasioned the deced Death.
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Sworn this 2nd. day of January 1794
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