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We whose Names are hereunto subscribed do certify that Edward Hills of Merryshields in the Parish of Bywell lost Two She-Asses at Eltringham in the Parish of Ovingham, by the Flood in the Night betwixt the 16th. & 17th. of Novr. last and from the best Information we have been able to receive, the same appear to have been of the Value of Forty Shillings. As Witness our hands this 21st. Day of March 1772 Chris: Gregson} Minister } of Ovingham William Johnson Ralph Johnson Thomas Johnson I believe the above Edward Hills to be an object of Charity Chris: Gregson
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