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feloniously stealing out of the Dwelling House of the Lady Afflick, 4 Silver Candlesticks, val. 12 l. a pair of Silver Snuffers and stand, 45 l. the Goods of the
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, depos'd, that about 4 a Clock on Sunday in the Afternoon, they met the Prisoner in Bloomsbury Square, walking along in a hurry; and looking after him, saw the Snuffers drop out of his Pocket; upon which they apprehended him, and he confest the Fact. His Confession was read, and the Jury found him
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