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John Folwell <interp inst="t17230424-44-victim268" type="surname" value="Folwell"></interp>
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, in the Night Time, and stealing 54 l. of Bologna Silk, value 70 l. one Silver Tankard, value 6 l. 10 s. one Silver Silver value 5 l. one Silver Mug, value 3 l. and several other Pieces of Plate </rs>
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guilty </rs>
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Death </rs>
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