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upon an Indict
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for a fraud on the Prosecution of
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As I apprehend the Above mentioned Deft.
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ill Endeavour to get some wicked person between
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the service of Notice of Tryal on me thereby to
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Escape the punishmt: that in due to him for the
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sd: Offence I beg the favour. of you if any Venue
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should be made out and any such Notice is sworn
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to Assure the Court that I have never been served
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with any which I will come and testify in Person
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if you will be
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and I will pay the Expence- for the sake of
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Publick Justice I hope you will Grant my request
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and you will very much Oblige
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May-15th: 1763
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Your Humble Servants
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at No. 17 IN
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