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in manner and by the means aforesaid casually and by misfortune
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was accidentally killed In Witness whereof as well the said Coroner as the said
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Thomas Preston
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the
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foreman of the said Jurors on behalf of himself and the rest of his fellows in their presence have to
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this Inquisition set their hands and seals the day
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and
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year and Place first above written
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Thomas Preston
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Foreman
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