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1786. Sessions [Monday] Jan 9.

of large sums of Money. That such a [fraud?] has been [committed?] is acknowledged on all hands but by whom non [constat?]. Suppose for a moment that my client did present a petition. Is it a crime to present a petition against a criminal? No – against an innocent man – yes, but then his innocence must appear. Even acquittal does not criminate the Accuser, because if there was probable cause, the [accusation?] is not criminal [ILL]