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to the Feilds for assaulting & Violently
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Beating & abuseing the said
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in such
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manner that She Despaired of Loe Sing one
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of her (yes) and her Husband being at the
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same Time abused in an In human manner
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Comeing to her assistance and now Lyes danger
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ously Ill so that your humble petitioner by
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reason of her poor and mean Circumstances
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Your Humble petitioner Implores
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