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in the Parish of
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Saint James
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at Easter 1772.
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That at a Meeting of Several of the Inhabitants
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of the Said Liberty, Mr. Nicholls a fruiterer in Allen Street
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was Chosen, but he being Very Ill and confirming so, is
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Disabled from Serving the said Office, whereby Your Petitioner
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has been Obligated to Serve as Constable for the said Liberty
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full fifteen Months to his great Loss, and Hindrance in his
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That your Worships Petitioner humbly Represents
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To your Worships, the Annexed List of the Inhabitants
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which have been Severally Put up to Serve the Office of
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, and Each of
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Whom Refusing to Serve, your Petr. prays Such Relief
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on the Premises. as your Worships in your Wisdom
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as in Duty Bound your Worship
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