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maketh Oath and Saith that he was bound by Recognizance entered into
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before Mr. Justice Bradshaw in the Month of July last to
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in the Month
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for Stealing a Coat and Pocket Book from
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William
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of entering into such Recognizance he was a Minor of the Age of eighteen
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Years only, incapable of Judging for himself, and did not know the consequence
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of not Complying with the Condition of such Recognizance, being just come
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from Derbyshire and entirely ignorant of such Business, did rely
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on the Prosecutors Promise of calling on him when wanted
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That this Deponent did not know when or where to Attend, but trusted
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entirely to the care of the Prosecutor And this Deponent further
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declared he did not stay away, with any intent or desire of serving. the
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Prisoners, or to prevent the due course of Justice but entirely from
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Ignorance as before stated And that he is only a Journeyman Baker
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at low Wages and very Poor.
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Sworn at
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1st. day of Novemr: 1786
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By the Court
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John Merchanton
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The Deponent Humbly Prays this
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Honorable Court will be pleased to Order his
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Recognizance to be discharged
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