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To the Right Worshipful his Majesty's
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General Quarter Sessions of the Peace holden for the said
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The Humble Petition of
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in this County is now become Vacant by the Death of
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lately deceased
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in and for the said County, and is now become
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infirm and incapable of getting her Living, humbly prayeth Your
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Worships that you will be pleased to appoint her
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And your Petitioner as in duty bound will ever pray Etc
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