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and One of his Majestys Justices
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of the Peace in and for the same this
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This Informant upon his Oath Saith that on
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Wednesday the fifteenth Instant about two o Clock
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in the afternoon He received a Note from John
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Vestenburg of Austin Fryars London
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desiring him
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his Brother and Mr. Vaneffen a Clergyman to meet him at the
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Standard Tavern in
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to Dinner
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them by Mr. Pierce
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was at his House and desired to Sea them where
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they had dined, That this Informant and his said
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Brother did after Dinner go to Mr. Pierce's House
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as aforesaid was in order to
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Consult and advise with them in what Manner
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for Forgery, and the said
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