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Charles Gowras
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a private Soldier in
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Col Twyselton's Company in the 3d Regiment of
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Foot Guards, do this 19th Day of October 1771
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Esqr One of his
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Majesty's Justices of the peace for the said County, City and Liberty, and
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say, That a person now present, who calls herself
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did this Evening, feloniously and privately Steal from My person
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(by picking my Pocket,) of a Five Shillings and three pence
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piece of Gold, of the Current Coin of this Kingdom; and Two
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Charles Gowras
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my said Oath Charge her the said
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with
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having been guilty of the said Robbery, and No other
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