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To The Worshipfull The Chairman and The Bench of
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the Worshipfull bench Yesterday Humbly
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Sollicitis a Discharge from Prison
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for which shall be for ever bound to
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Pray
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for Your Worships
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Health and Happiness
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Who am Your Worships Most Obedt
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Dutifull Humble Servant
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P:S:And I doubt not but my liberty
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Idleness is the root of all Evil
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