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Elizabeth Francis <interp inst="t16841008-1-defend28" type="surname" value="Francis"></interp>
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Ann Barker <interp inst="t16841008-1-defend29" type="surname" value="Barker"></interp>
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stealing a silk Crape Mantua Gown to the value of 12 s. </rs>
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Evan Evans <interp inst="t16841008-1-victim31" type="surname" value="Evans"></interp>
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acquitted </rs>
, the Salesman forced to repay them the 15 s. in the Court, and were also ordered to be forthwith set at Liberty without paying any Fees: which was done accordingly.</p>
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