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Man is dead: at first I did not beleive it.

X Examined.
I have been in Mr. Mercer’s custody the service of Mr. Sturt about seven Months. I was confined a Month and an half by Mr. Mercer at Patna. At last I gave securities to appear here.
Baug-maul imprison’d me, because
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