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Morning the 10th.. Instant She this Informant being in the house
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in Ashford aforesaid and being some what fatigued Sat down to
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Sleep soon after which she awoke and got up with an
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Intent to whom I and upon her return home She miss'd
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Pieces upon which She return'd back to Mr. Weavers and
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acquainted the Company of her loss whereupon
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aforesaid Single Woman immediately turn'd her pocket
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inside out and desired to be search'd upon Which Mr. Weaver
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accordingly Search'd her and found a Handkerchief conceal'd in her
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Bosom wherein was two Quarter pieces called five & three
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penny Pieces Which this Informant verily believes to be the
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upon being tax'd with Stealing the said Pieces said she found them
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in the room where this Informant & some Company had the preceeding
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Night been dancing
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Sworn this 11th. day of
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June 1767 before me}
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