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To the Rt Worsppll his Matys Justices of the Peace for the
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Sheweth
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That your Petitr hath applied herselfe to the
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Churchwarden for relife who refuses to allow
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That Yor Petitr is afficted with the Palsy and
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almost blind and troubled with fitts and hath
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neither lodging or Subsistance and is ready to
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Perish in the Streets.
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Your Petitr therefore humbly.
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prays your Worshipps will.
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be pleased to allow her some
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imediate relief in this her
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Extremity.
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And Yor. Petr. Shall Ever pray Etc
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H: Hedman
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