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upon the stone pavement there by means whereof the said John Britten did then and
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receive one mortal bruise in and upon one of the Temples of him the said
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upon their oath aforesaid do say that the said
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otherwise In Witness whereof as well the said Coroner as the said
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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
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presence have to this Inquisition set their hands and seals the day year and place
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