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, was Tryed upon two Indictments, first for
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right pair of Flaxen Sheets, value 40 s.
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; which Felony upon her being apprehended; as it appeared by the Evidence she had Confessed, and that going by her direction, they were found where she had sold them; nor did she make any defence for her self in Court, but in a manner confirmed her former Confession.
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