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me one of his Majestys
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William Russell
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three or four weeks ago
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a light Colour, Two men
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no, then the man said drive up to the
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Coach box with him and the Coachman whose name is
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men were following the Baggs were put into the Coach
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and the two men who brought the bags got into the Coach
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but while they were putting the bags in this Informant
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said he hoped it was not Snuggled Good's, they said no,
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those in the Coach wished the others a good night and parted
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of the Bundles and son afterwards the other man carried
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he received three Shillings
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Saith on his Oath that he was present
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