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December 1783 before me one of his Majesty's
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24th day of November last between seven and Eight o'Clock in
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his money and knocked him down and took from his person
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One Red Morocco Pocket Book, One pair of Plated Shoe Buckles
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his property And further Saith that he verily believes that
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This Informant William Tee on his Oath Saith That on
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Monday the 24th day of November last he was going with
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they were
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and Robbed him and the
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other came up to this Informant and made his turn his
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Notice of them, and then he went back to the others And
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they Would have it. And after they
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had Robbed Mr.
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they would
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otherwise Turner the
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prisoner now under Examination is one the three persons
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December 1783 before}
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