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To the Right Worspl. his Maties
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for the County of
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The humble Petition of
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Sheweth
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That your Peter. sd. husband Anthony maypowder hath beaten and abused your
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Petr. in a very barbourous manner and doth threaten the life of your Petr.
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And for as much as the sd. Anthony absolutly refuseth to allow your Petr. any
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mainley name and the being now with Child
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haveing given your Petr.
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the fowler deseased See that your Petr. must Breirtably perish unless
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comisserated & relived by this Honble Court.
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Thos: Nash
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Yor. Per. therefore most humbly Prayer yor.
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worsppl. to be pleased to Grant this Honble Bench
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& Warrant for bringing the sd Anthony maypowder
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into this Honble Court this present Sessions
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to Shew caused why he refuse to allow your
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Per
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Uxauitey named as by Law he ought to
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and Yor Pr. Shall ever Pray Etc.
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