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Peace for the City and Liberty of Westmr. in Sessions
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The humble petition of
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That your Petrs. being justly Charged
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with a Breach of Trust with respect to the
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Escape of
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his Prisoner whereby
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he Incurred the Cenfure and Displeasure of
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this Court and the Consequence thereof a Fine
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of five pounds, and having nothing to Offer in
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his Defence or Excuse that may render him
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the favour and Indulgence of the Court but
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his humble and hearty Concern for the Offence
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and firm Resolution of being more Watchfull
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and Carefull to keep up to the due Execution
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of his Office for the future.
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Your Petr. in most humble Manner
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Prays that his Submission and promises
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may Obtain his Pardon and remission
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of the said Fine.
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