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the said Leaf of Sugar was taken away that the run out
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and this Informant further says that He
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lasting
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for Himself says that last Night
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about Six o clock being in his Parlour He heard some
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Running Last Mr: Cosby's Shop that He returned
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who were Suspected by Mr: Alfred
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of an Intention to Rob Mr: Cosbys Shop that this Informant
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Law the said
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take up a Leaf of Sugar which stood
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in the said Shop near the Door put it on his Shoulder and
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Run away and this Informant further says that he preserved
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and took him with the Sugar on his Shoul-
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