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Bronsdon his
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Ever had and which I myHeirs
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Executors or Administrators shall or may hereafter have claim challenge
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TenthDay of January in the Twenty Eighth Year
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by the Grace of God of Great Britain France and Ireland King
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Hundred and fifty five
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