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[Tuesday] March 16th 1779.

Present Impey, Chambers, Hyde.
The Petition for Trials in Civil Cases by Juries presented by Mr. Petrie.
It was sign’d by about 120 names.
Mr. Petrie.
Mr. Ducarel.
Colonel Pearse.
My Lords, Deputy by a very respectable body of Gentlemen of this Settlement we have are instructed to present a petition to your Lordships.

Impey, This Tender of Services will Supercede Our Orders relative to excusing certain Gentlemen from sign serving on Juries.
It may serve the Sheriff as a Guide whose to summon.
The Officers are not King’s Officers they are liable to serve.
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