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October 1776.
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one of the High Constables
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for the Hundred of Gore hath exhibited his Petition sitting
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forth That he was sworn into this and Office on or about
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the tenth day of October 1773 and has duly served the said office
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to the best of his Judgment and Ability and is now near
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Sixty four years of Age is a former and has a large family
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and humbly praying to he discharged from the said
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Office and this Court being satisfied in the premises
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for the said County residing and acting in the said
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being now her
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in his own proper
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person in open Court took
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of the said Office and the said
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