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taken this 16th day of Feb 1785
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house situate on
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That the servant
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Maid went to the Door and returned saying a
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person had come from Old Mr. Birkley and wanted
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to speak with his Father and him Immediately
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that they both went to Mr. Berkleys Junr Shop and
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Staid a few Minutes that they proceeded to old
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Mr. Birkley at No. 37 The Bottom of Fox Lane
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Shadwell where they found Mr Berkley & Mrs,
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Berkley who said they had not sent for them
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their servant maid Opened it
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Thieves in the House and that One of Mr Dowdings
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boys was oneThat this Informant run down Stairs
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