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| | The Proceedings of the Old Bailey, London 1674 to 1834 |
 | | JOSEPH LAWRENCE, ELIZABETH LAWRENCE, MARIA JOHNSON, JOHN ROACH, and JAMES WILLIAMS, were indicted for feloniously assaulting Ann Wright, on the 20th of February, putting her in fear, and taking from her person, and against her will, 1 watch, value 2l.; 1 chain, value 15s.; 2 seals, value 15s., and part of an ear-ring, value 2s. |
 | | Lawrence asked me to stay a few minutes, while she went to speak to Mr. |
 | | Lawrence came laughing and told me to hold my tongue, for I should say presently I had been robbed of every thing, and there was a bit of my chain. |
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