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A Cypher, it had only 2 little seals of small value fastened to it by an old black ribbon.

I then carried the Buckles to Serjt Ross & Serjt Towe.

Questioned by Delaney he says

“Delany did not tell me to conceal the Watch & Buckles which he sold me, but I heard Wheling tell him that there was no fear – for I was going to China; which I bel I should have done, having been bred to the Sea, if I had not been stopt on this business.

Qu. Did You tell me You