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To the Rt Worsppll his Maties Justices of the Peace for ye.
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County of
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Mary Somersett
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George Somersett
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Sheweth
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That your Petitioners said Husband hath frequently of
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late beat and abused her in a barbarous and Cruch
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manner In soe much that her life was Despaired of
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whereupon your Petitr made Complaint to the Worshippfull
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Justice Poulson who Granted his Warrent against your
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Petitioners said Husband and he now stands bound for
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his Appearance in this Honourable Court this Sessions
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to answer the aforesaid Complaint before ye Worsppll Justice
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Cooper
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That your Petitrs said Husband Does now daily threaten
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to murder her In soe much yt your Petitr goes in Danger
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daily of her Life The truth of which she is now ready to
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attest upon Oath
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Your Petitr therefore humbly prays
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your Worspps will be pleased to
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Continue her said Husband upon
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his sd Recognizance untill next
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And Yor Petitr shall ever pray Etc.
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