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"She languished till the Friday Night"
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being Sworn and Examined upon his Oath Saith as
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follows (vizt.) "I was called in last Tuesday Morning"
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being Sworn
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and Examined the Day and Year first within written
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upon Her Oath and Saith as follows (vizt.)" I have
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