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Deponent hath Constantly Attended Mrs.
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which Succeeded it, And this Deponent further Saith that she is yet so very
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Ill in the said Fever and attended with Cold Sweats That in the Deponent
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Judgment and Belief It would greatly Endanger her Life & If she was
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brought out of her House or even out of her Room. And this Deponent
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is a Material
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Witnesses for this Deponent at the Trial of the said Indictment and
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without her Testimony this Deponent is Advised and verily believes he
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cant Safely go to Tryal on the said Indictment.
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Sworn
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