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Widow of
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James
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lately come into the Said Parish endeavouring to Settle
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there, contrary to Law. And it appeareth unto us the
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Said Justices, and we do adjudge the She is likely
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to become chargeable to the Said Parish; and upon Exami-
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taken upon Oath, it further appeareth unto us,
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and we do likwise adjudge, that She
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in the said County
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is the Place of the last legal
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These are therefore in his Majesty's Name to Charge and
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Command the Church-wardens and Overseers of the Poor of
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forthwith to remove and convey the Said
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to the said
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and deliver her to the Church-wardens and Overseers
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of the Poor there, or to Some or one of them, who are here-
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by required to provide for her according to Law. Given
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under our Hands and Seals the 28th. Day of
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November 17 59.
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To the Church-wardens and Overseers of
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the poor of the respective parishes
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in the
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and
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in the said County
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and to all other Officers whom it may
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concern.
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