Francis Leatherwood proceedingsdefend This name instance is in set 2901. , of London, was indicted for Marrying Ann Combs proceedingsvictim , Widow , the 24 th Day of August, in the first Year of his present Majesty , while his former Wife Mary Nelson proceedingsvictim , whom he had married the 9th of April, in the 11th Year of King William, was living . There was no Proof of his last Marriage, but his own Confession before a Justice; for his first Wife did not appear against him, tho' he said he bought her for 4 Pipes of Tobacco and 2 full Pots of Beer. So there not being sufficient Evidence, he was acquitted , and withal receiv'd the Friendly Advice of the Court, to be sure to take care that he married no more Wives.