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OFFICE OF CLERK OF THE PEACE
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for the
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SESSIONS-HOUSE,
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20th June, 1785.
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SIR,
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IN pursuance of an Order of Court, made at the last Session, I hereby
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inform you, that his Majesty's
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Justices of the Peace
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for this County will,
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on Thursday the 30th Day of June Instant, being the County-Day of the
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next Session, at the SESSIONS-HOUSE, for the said County, take into their
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Consideration in what Manner the Ground, belonging to this County,
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commonly called the Quakers Ground, can be most properly disposed of
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for the Benefit of the County; and also how far the Plans for a
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House
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of Correction
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for this County, which have been delivered in, and How
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lie in my Office, are proper for and can be adapted to the Ground on
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which the same is now intended to be built; and will also determine
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upon such other Means as may be necessary to expedite the Building the
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said intended New House of Correction.
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I am,
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SIR
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With great Respect
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Your very humble Servant
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HENRY COLLINGWOOD SELBY
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