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Of which said mortal wounds and bruises he the said
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did then and there die And so
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the Jurors aforesaid upon their oath aforesaid do say that the said
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in manner and by the means aforesaid
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casually and by misfortune was accidentally killed In Witness whereof as well the said Coroner as the said
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the foreman of the said Jurors on behalf of himself and the rest of his fellows in their presence have to this Inquisition
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set their hands and seals the day year and place first above written.
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Wm.
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