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in the said Gaol came up into the Sick Ward Yesterday
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afternoon about one OClock and Complained of a pain in the Bowels
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and head says he was immediately put to Bed where he remained
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until about four OClock of the same day when he died says he
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seemed very much delected and fret a great Deal and that he believes he
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Sworn the 3d. day of
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