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sound mind memory and understanding but lunatic and distracted a certain pistol
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of the value of six pence loaded with gunpowder and a leaden bullet which he in his
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on behalf of himself and the rest of his fellows in their presence have to this
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Inquisition set their hands and seals the day year and place abovewritten.
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