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for himself Saith That he is very well
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now in Custody
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Wilful Murder of the said Duncan Robinson
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requested the Books might be searched and was informed
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had Enlisted
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which in every respect answered the Description of
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on Board the Princes Royal East India man lying
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That the said-Mr. Cogan then gave this informant
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an Order to the Commanding Officer on board the Princes
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Royal to deliver to him the Body of the said
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if he appeared to be the Identical person he was in
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Search after That this Informant together with Mr. Hunt
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