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July 1761

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but Mr. Brice who was in the Gentlemens CompanyMr.
Brice said he would whip Six pence with himAfter
Some time Depont. heard Capt. Jasper say to Mr. Brice
You may think your self a clever fellow but Dmn Me
if I do, and knoc'd off Mr. Brices HatMr. Brice then
Sd. to Capt. Jasper what do you do that for, Do you do
it by way of fun or to offend MeCapt. Jasper answd.
I do it to offend such a fellow as You, and then Knoc'd
off his hat again, and took him by the Ear and part of his
hairMr. Brice then struck Capt. Jasper in the face
upon which Capt. Jasperwas goingdrew his Sword half
out of the Seabbard, and this Deponent put it in again
Mr. Brice said to Capt. Jaspar that he did not wear a
Sword nor understand itCapt. Jasper then took Mr. Brice
by the hand & went up to the upper end of the Room, and
ordereddesiredDeponent to go down StairsDeponent answd.
he would not leave the Room, then Capt. Jaspar said to
Mr. Brice If you don't fight me I will certainly put
you to Death as you have treated me with such
IndignityMr. Brice said I think we are but even as
you struck me first, upon which Capt. Jaspar saidn
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