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, the said Alexander and others of his family being therein, and stealing two linen sheets, value 1l. and a woollen blanket, value 7s. </rs>
the property of the said Alexander.</p>
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ACQUITTED </rs>
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<p>Tried by the first London Jury, before Mr. COMMON SERJEANT.</p>
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