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To the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor of the
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hands and Seals are hereunto Sett two of his Majty's Justices of
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These are therefore in his Majesty's name to will & require
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you the Churchwardens and Overseers of the Poor of the said
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hereby required to receive and provide for them according to
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