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reign of his late Majesty King George the Second Intituled "An Act for the
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William Standen
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of a years Rate or Assessment due from her at Christmas day then last past
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That such Distress was accordingly made in pursuance thereof
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by which your petitioner apprehends and is advised that she is
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greatly Aggrieved
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For that your Petitioner's said Messuage or Tenement and
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Appurtenances for which your petitioner is Rated and Assessed are
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