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1777. Sessions. [Wednesday] Dec. 10.

things, I saw the Carpet, I bid him put all the things in again, and come with me before Mr. Mills. When they were shewn there Mr. Mills said Mr. Cottrel had written to him about these things and he carried them to Mr. Cottrel’s. I saw Mr. Mills bring them back. Saw them afterward the same day brought before me. It was about five months ago.

By the Prisoner, Question’d.
The Prisoner was the first who acknowledged there was any thing in the Chest.

Sheik Bauker. Sworn.
I am Servant to Mr. Cottrel, I know this Carpet, and these two Mouth pieces belong to Mr. Higginson. At eight o’Clock I left the Chests and went home. In the morning I found three Chests broken open One under stair case, two in the Compound.

The Prisoner’s Defence.
I know nothing of the Matter. Rama and Chetah came to my house where I was asleep, they tied me, they were the Men that committed the Robbery.
Let