Defamation
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Assorted bundle: calendar of prisoners, informations and recognizances, 1661
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/21/3
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Contents:Information of John Brett of Tydd St Giles, concerning a suit between Thomas Tisdale and Philip Gerling relating to the recovery of a sheep, 25 May 1661. [see EDR E4/1/1, entry 38]. Calendar of prisoners at Ely, 4 Sept. 13 Chas II [1661]: John Jues of Ely, cordwainer, for speaking words against his Majesty. Calendar of prisoners at Wisbech Castle, 1661: William Beard for taking a horse, confessed on examination; Thomas Ruisley on suspicion of...
Dates:
1661
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Assorted bundle: recognizances and informations, 1660 - 1661
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/21/4
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Contents:Recognizances: Robert Cole of Chettisham, yeoman, to appear; Joseph Fowler of Chettisham, gentleman, to appear concerning words spoken by Robert Cole on ‘this present government’; Dorothy Rogers of Manea, widow, to give evidence against Richard Charrington, Robert Bailey and John Vintner. Information of Samuel Sutton, 30 Mar. 1661, regarding theft of two horses by William Foster; examination of William Foster who says he is not guilty. ...
Dates:
1660 - 1661
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Gaol delivery before Henry North and others, and pleas before Robert Hicham and others at Ely, 3 Apr. 9 Jas I [1611]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/9/3
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Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. William Edes of Haddenham, yeoman, is indicted that on 2 Apr. 1608 at Haddenham he assaulted, raped and carnally knew Elizabeth Chester contrary to statute. Not guilty.
1r. Walter Sperrie of Doddington, carpenter, is indicted that on 24 Aug. 1610 at about midnight he burgled the dwelling house of Joan Steele,...
Dates:
3 Apr. 9 Jas I [1611]
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Pleas and gaol delivery before Edward Flowerdew, [Roger] North and others at Wisbech, 4 Aug. 27 Eliz. [1585] and 5 Mar. 28 Eliz. [1586], 1586-03-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/6/8
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Pleas and gaol delivery before Flowerdew, North and others at Wisbech, 5 Mar. 28 Eliz [1586]Membrane 1r. Preamble: letters patent, writ of assizes and gaol delivery commission.Membrane 1v.1. Henry Rayner of Outwell, labourer, is indicted that on 9 Oct. 1585 at Outwell he feloniously took and drove off a brown bull worth 40 shillings from John Watson and on the same day he feloniously took and drove off a black brown bull worth three pounds...
Dates:
4 Aug. 27 Eliz. [1585] and 5 Mar. 28 Eliz. [1586]; 1586-03-05
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Pleas and gaol delivery before Francis Gawdy and others at Ely, 3 Sept. 3 Jas I [1605]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/8/7
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Membrane 1r.: Preamble: letters patent [blank]; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Robert Tompson of Ely, labourer, is indicted that on 20 Apr. 1605 he feloniously stole, took and drove 28 ewes worth three shillings each and 14 lambs worth two shillings each from Thomas Steward, knight, at Ely. Not guilty.
1r. Edward Doughtie of Stretham, labourer, and John Goodgame of...
Dates:
3 Sept. 3 Jas I [1605]
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Pleas and gaol delivery before Henry Hobart and others at Ely, 20 July 6 Jas I [1608]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/9/1
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Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Alice Elmer of Whittlesey, spinster, is indicted that on 25 Aug. 1607 she feloniously stole, took and carried away 24 hemp sheaves to the value of ten pence from Edward Whyte at Whittlesey. Not guilty.
1v. William Fynch of Haddenham, labourer, is indicted that on 29 Dec. 1607 he assaulted and wounded William...
Dates:
20 July 6 Jas I [1608]
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Henry] North and others at Wisbech, 3 Sept. 10 Jas I [1612]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/9/4
Scope and Contents
Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Ralph Harrison of Wisbech, pewterer, is indicted that on 23 June 1612 he feloniously stole, took and carried away a dark green cloth pair of breeches worth two shillings and a dark green jerkin worth 12 pence from an unknown person at Wisbech. Guilty; allowed benefit of clergy.
1r. William Elgood of King’s...
Dates:
3 Sept. 10 Jas I [1612]
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Henry] North and others at Wisbech, 1 Sept. 11 Jas I [1613]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/9/5
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Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Sylvester Taverner of Wisbech, labourer, and John Taverner of Wisbech, labourer, are indicted that they assaulted and murdered Richard Reynton, gentleman, at Wisbech. Sylvester inflicted a mortal wound to Reynton’s stomach with an unsheathed sword, helped and abetted by John. Sylvester not guilty of murder but guilty of...
Dates:
1 Sept. 11 Jas I [1613]
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Henry] North and others at Wisbech, 10 Aug. 17 Jas I [1619]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/9/6
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Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Gabriel Grene of Wisbech, labourer, is indicted that on 2 Aug. 1619 he feloniously stole, took and carried away a pair of gloves to the value of six pence from Robert Large at Wisbech. Guilty; to be whipped.
2r. Edward Buckworthe of Wisbech esquire answered Richard Creycrofte esquire in an action of trespass...
Dates:
10 Aug. 17 Jas I [1619]
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Pleas and gaol delivery before Henry North and others at Wisbech and Ely, 5 Apr. 3 Jas I [1605] and 27 Aug. 2 Jas I [1604] , 1604-08-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/8/6
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Wisbech, 5 Apr. 3 Jas I [1605]: Pleas and gaol delivery before North and others. Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Robert Grymey of Newton, labourer, is indicted that on 3 Jan. 1605 he feloniously stole, took and led away a grey horse worth 40 shillings from William Westall at Newton. Not guilty.
1r. Robert Preston of Sutton, labourer, is...
Dates:
5 Apr. 3 Jas I [1605] and 27 Aug. 2 Jas I [1604] ; 1604-08-27
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Pleas and gaol delivery before John Popham and others at Wisbech and Ely, 12 Aug. 43 Eliz. [1601], 7 Apr. 43 Eliz. [1601] and 12 Aug. 42 Eliz. [1600] , 1601-04-07, 1600-08-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/8/4
Scope and Contents
Wisbech, 12 Aug. 43 Eliz. [1600]: Pleas and gaol delivery before Popham and others. Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Richard Armes of March, labourer, is indicted that on 16 June 1601 he feloniously stole, took and carried away a net worth one shilling from Robert Pynder at March. Not guilty.
1r. William Smyth of Leverington, labourer, is...
Dates:
12 Aug. 43 Eliz. [1601], 7 Apr. 43 Eliz. [1601] and 12 Aug. 42 Eliz. [1600] ; 1601-04-07; 1600-08-12
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Pleas and gaol delivery before John Spurling and others at Ely, 13 Mar. 35 Eliz. [1593], 16 July 35 Eliz. [1593] and 24 Oct. 35 Eliz. [1593], and 21 Mar. 36 Eliz. [1594] and 5 July 36 Eliz. [1594], 1593-07-16, 1593-10-24, 1594-03-24, 1594-07-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/7/5
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Ely, 21 Mar. 36 Eliz. [1594]: Pleas and gaol delivery before Spurling and others. Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. John Hamond of Ely, baker, and William Grene of Ely, joiner, are indicted that on 4 Mar. 1591 they feloniously burgled the dwelling house of Richard Lawrence of Ely at about the hour of 11pm, assaulted Lawrence and took and carried away 18 pounds...
Dates:
13 Mar. 35 Eliz. [1593], 16 July 35 Eliz. [1593] and 24 Oct. 35 Eliz. [1593], and 21 Mar. 36 Eliz. [1594] and 5 July 36 Eliz. [1594]; 1593-07-16; 1593-10-24; 1594-03-24; 1594-07-05
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Pleas and gaol delivery before Nicholas Bacon and others at Ely, 26 Mar. 14 Eliz [1572]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/4/3
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Membrane 1r.
Preamble: letters patent, writs of assize and gaol delivery commission. 1. Agnes Grene of Ely, spinster, is indicted that on 13 Jan. 1572 she feloniously took and carried away four pairs of sheets and one sheet to the value of nine shillings from the dwelling house of Edward Slowe at Ely. Not guilty. 2. Margaret Palmer of Ely, spinster, is indicted that on 8 Sept. 1571 she feloniously took and carried away a silver ring to the value of five pence from...
Dates:
26 Mar. 14 Eliz [1572]
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Pleas and gaol delivery before Robert Hicham and others at Wisbech, 7 Aug. 8 Jas I [1610]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/9/2
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Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. William Newman of Ely, labourer, is indicted that on 19 Oct. 1609 he assaulted John Foote at Ely and feloniously took and carried away 42 shillings and nine pence in numbered money from him. Not guilty.
1v. Henry Merecocke of Chatteris, labourer, is indicted that on 20 Dec. 1609 at Chatteris he feloniously...
Dates:
7 Aug. 8 Jas I [1610]
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Pleas and gaol delivery before Robert Shute, [Roger] North and others at Ely, 13 Apr. 29 Eliz. and 26 Sept. 29 Eliz. [1587], 1587-09-26
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/7/1
Scope and Contents
Ely, 13 Apr. 29 Eliz. [1587]: Pleas and gaol delivery before Shute and others. Preamble: letters patent, writ of assizes and gaol delivery commission.
1v. Robert Sole of Ely, labourer, William Duglas of Ely, labourer, and Richard Brytten of Ely, labourer, are indicted that on 10 Feb. 1587 he feloniously took and carried away eight hens worth ten pence from John Sheparde at Ely. Not guilty.
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Dates:
13 Apr. 29 Eliz. and 26 Sept. 29 Eliz. [1587]; 1587-09-26
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Pleas and gaol delivery before Roger North and others, 11 Aug. 32 Eliz. and 9 Mar. 33 Eliz. [1590-1591], 1591-03-09
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/7/4
Scope and Contents
Ely, 11 Aug. 32 Eliz. [1590]: Pleas and gaol delivery before North and others. Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Arthur Heynes of Whittlesey, labourer, is indicted that on 31 Dec. 1588 he feloniously took and carried away a swan worth three shillings from an unknown person at Whittlesey. Not guilty.
1v. Thomas Barret of March, labourer, is...
Dates:
11 Aug. 32 Eliz. and 9 Mar. 33 Eliz. [1590-1591]; 1591-03-09
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Ely, 17 Mar. 21 Eliz. [1579]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/5/8
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Membrane 1r.Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission. 1. Arthur Heynet of Eastrea in the parish of Whittlesey, yeoman, is indicted with others unknown that on 22 Feb. 1578 he broke and entered the close of Thomas Browne, and feloniously took and carried away 70 new tenches from his fishpond to the value of three shillings and four pence. Not guilty. Membrane 1v. 2. William Holdernes of Tatsell [?Tattershall],...
Dates:
17 Mar. 21 Eliz. [1579]
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Ely, 21 March 23 Eliz. [1581]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/6/1
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Membrane 1r.
Preamble: letters patent, writ of assizes, gaol delivery commission etc. 1. Henry Grene of Sutton, labourer, is indicted that on 6 Oct. 1580 he feloniously took and carried away a bowl of milk to the value of three pence from the house of George Bunton at Sutton. Not guilty. Membrane 1v. 2. Edmund Boyce of Stretham, labourer, is indicted that on 5 Sept. 1580, he feloniously took and carried away a purse with 20 pence and four pounds in...
Dates:
21 March 23 Eliz. [1581]
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Ely, 3 April 26 Eliz. [1584]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/6/5
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Membrane 1r.
Preamble: writ of assizes, gaol delivery commission etc. Membrane 1v. 1. John Goodwyn of Wisbech, labourer, and [Katherine] Washwhight of Wisbech, spinster, are indicted that on 19 July 1583 at Wisbech they feloniously took and carried away a purse with one pence and 32 shillings in numbered money and four gold rings to the value of 50 shillings from Henry Pulter, gentleman. Not guilty. 2. Ellen [Keyiner] of Ely, spinster, is indicted that...
Dates:
3 April 26 Eliz. [1584]
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Ely, 4 Aug. 26 Eliz. [1584]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/6/6
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Membrane 1r.
Preamble: letters patent, writ of assizes, gaol delivery commission. Membrane 1v.1. Peter White of Ely, labourer, is indicted that on 29 Apr. 1583 at Ely he feloniously took and carried away a skiff [boat] to the value of 28 shillings from Henry Nicholson. Not guilty. 2. Thomas Mothy of Wisbech, labourer, is indicted that on 6 May 1584 at Wisbech he feloniously took and carried away seven shillings in numbered money of goods and chattels of...
Dates:
4 Aug. 26 Eliz. [1584]
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Ely and Wisbech, 15 Apr. 37 Eliz. [1595] and 3 Sept. 37 Eliz. [1595], 1595-09-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/8/1
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Pleas and gaol delivery before North and others at Ely, 15 Apr. 37 Eliz. [1595].Membrane 1r. Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission. 1. William Guye of Thetford, labourer, is indicted that on 31 Dec. 1594 he feloniously took and carried away two ducks worth two pence from Lancelot Daye and on 1 Feb. 1595 he feloniously took and carried away two ducks worth seven pence from Henry Goldston, both at Thetford. Not guilty. ...
Dates:
15 Apr. 37 Eliz. [1595] and 3 Sept. 37 Eliz. [1595]; 1595-09-03
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Ely and Wisbech, 27 Mar. 31 Eliz. and 5 Aug. 31 Eliz. [1589], 1589-08-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/7/3
Scope and Contents
Ely, 27 Mar. 31 Eliz. [1589]: Pleas and gaol delivery before North and others. Membrane 1r.: Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes. Membrane 1v.: gaol delivery commission.
1v. Elizabeth Taylor of Wisbech, spinster, being pregnant and having given birth to a male child, is indicted that on 24 Sept. 1588, she took him to a place called Castle Dike in Wisbech and feloniously threw the child in,...
Dates:
27 Mar. 31 Eliz. and 5 Aug. 31 Eliz. [1589]; 1589-08-05
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Wisbech, 18 Sept. 14 Eliz [1572]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/4/4
Scope and Contents
Membrane 1r.
Preamble: letters patent, writs of assize and gaol delivery commission. 1. Richard Rynger of Wisbech, labourer, is indicted that on 22 Apr. 1572 he broke and entered the close of Robert Palmer at Wisbech and feloniously took and drove a ewe worth three shillings belonging to John Parker. Not guilty. 2. Henry Cooke of Witchford, husbandman, is indicted that on 23 Nov. 1571 he feloniously took and carried away a fore-horse halter to the value of six pence...
Dates:
18 Sept. 14 Eliz [1572]
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Wisbech, 28 July. 15 Eliz [1573]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/4/6
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Membrane 1r.
Preamble: letters patent, writs of assize and gaol delivery commission. 1. Thomas Wylkynnes of Haddenham, labourer, is indicted that on 27 Mar. 1573 he broke and entered the close and house of Robert Reynold at Haddenham, and feloniously took and carried away 20 pence in numbered money held in a bladder [purse]. Not guilty. 2. Thomas Bosworthe of Wisbech, weaver, and Thomas Blande of Wisbech, labourer, are indicted that on 1 May 1573 they feloniously...
Dates:
28 July. 15 Eliz [1573]
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North at Ely, 19 and 20 Eliz. [1577-1578], 1578
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/5/7
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Ely, 20 Eliz [1578]: Pleas and gaol delivery before North. Membrane 1r.
Preamble: writs of assize and gaol delivery commission, both incomplete with dates left blank. There is no letters patent. 1. Cecilia Samuel of Wisbech, spinster, being pregnant and having given birth to a male child, is indicted that on 24 Jan. 1578 she assaulted the child, took him to a place called Castle Dike in Wisbech and feloniously threw the child in killing him. Guilty; to be hanged. ...
Dates:
19 and 20 Eliz. [1577-1578]; 1578
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