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Sir
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On Account of the very great Expence which has
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attended the passing of Vagrants thros the
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for this County have come to a Resolution
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that no Vagrant who comes with a Pass shall be received or passed
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thro. this County unless it shall appear by the pass that such Vagrant
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has been previously punish'd by Whipping or Imprisonment as
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directed by the Stat of 17th. Geo:2. and they have therefore commanded
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me to acquaint you that they shall appoint a proper person to
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examine the passes which are brought with Vagrants to the Vagrant
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Carrier for this County that such only may be allowed to pass as
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appear to be five beer: so punished, and they therefore desire that
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you will acquaint the
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acting for your County
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with shall be solution and to request them not to grant any pass
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without the Vagrant having been previously punished and to lend
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their assistance to suppress the present great numbers of Vagrants.
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Sir
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Your most obedt. Servt.
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