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her Oath Saith, That she never was Married that she
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as
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the yearly Wages of 7 Guineas, And further this
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Examinant upon her Voluntary Oath Saith that she is
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Pregnant with a Child or Children which is or are
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That one Mr.
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Vigiers is the Father thereof, he having had carnal
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