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William Howard being sworn on the Holy Evangelist of Almighty God Deposeth and sayeth that he was at Jonathan Davises Wheat Reaping, where John Garrett spoke to this Deponent & ask'd him if he would stand up for his Religion. This Deponent said he wou'd, upon which the said Garrett swore him & gave him the usual Tokens to carry to Leggett, which he did & was swore by said Leggett to support their Constitution & Religion and that both Oaths were Administred to this Deponent On and Near the said Jonathan Davis' Apple Orchard, and Further this Deponent sayeth not

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William X Howard

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William Howard principal £100

Benjamin Howard Security 100 for appearance at the next Court of Oyer & Terminer to be held at Edenton

Sworn & acknowledged before us

Archd Corrie J.P

Chas. Johnson J.P.

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William Howard
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John Garret & Legitt

Sir

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