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, in the dwelling-house of the said James </rs>
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receiving the above goods, well knowing them to have been stolen </rs>
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acquitted </rs>
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stealing a linen gown, value 2 s. </rs>
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<p>There was the same defect of evidence as in the last.</p>
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Acquitted </rs>
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