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taken before me this 5th. day of Febry 1788
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Who being upon Oath say, and first the said
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eleven and twelve o'Clock as he was endeavouring to
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Seal set in Gold a gold hook and a gold key) a
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forced himself violently against him
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Informant missing his said Watch, pursued said
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Richardson down
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to be taken into CustodyAnd further Saith that he
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doth verily believe that the said Richardson is the Person who
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stole his said WatchAnd the said
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for himself saith that he apprehended
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said Richardson with the Assistance of others last
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by the direction of the said
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Esqr: and
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Sworn before me this
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5th. day of Febry 1788}
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