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fifteenth day of this Instant February serve the said John
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Seavill the prosecutor above named with a hue Copy of the
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Notice hereunto annexed by delivering the same to one Mr. Lane
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Deponent further saith that for Greater Certainty to did on
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Monday last likewise leave another Copy of the said notice
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Produced any Witnesses for that he nor the prosecutor
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Intended to proceed or Act any further therein but
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and of which he had Informed the Defendant Soldier
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Council there as and desired him or any other Box is for as
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and further the Deponent Oath the said the day see the Prosecutor seavill
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Law to Consent for can behalf of the said Prosecutor
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will
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