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Whereas Complaint hath been made unto us whose
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hands and Seals are hereunto Sett two of his Majty's
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about five years and
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about Two years
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arelately come into the
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Said Parish endeavouring to Settle there contrary to Law and
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unless timely prevented are likely to become chargeable
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as it appeareth unto us the said Justices upon the Oath of the
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for above the Space of Twelve
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Londonand no other legal Settlement
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elsewhere appearing unto us Since We do also adjudge the
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said parish of
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to be the place of their last
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These are therefore in his Majesty's name to will & require
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you the Churchwardens and Overseers of the poor of the said
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forthwith to remove and convey
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withher said four Children
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from our of your said parish unto the said
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and them deliver unto the Churchwardens and
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Overseers of the poor there Some or one of them who are
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hereby required to receive and provide for them according to
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Law. Given under our hands and Seals this
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24th day of
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JanuaryAnno Dm 1720
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