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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 Savile and others at Ely, 16 July 4 Jas I [1606]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/8/8
Scope and Contents
Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. John Chichely of Ely, labourer, is indicted that on 20 Jan. 1606 he feloniously stole, took and drove two ewes worth four shillings each from John Rutterpide, four wethers worth six shillings each from William Cropwell, four wethers worth five shillings each and eight ewes worth four shillings each from Thomas Jepson, three...
Dates:
16 July 4 Jas I [1606]
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Pleas and gaol delivery before John Spurling and others at Ely, 21 July 1 Jas I [1603]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/8/5
Scope and Contents
Preamble: writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Henry Blande of Ely, labourer, is indicted that on 30 Oct. 1602 he feloniously stole and drove a brown cow worth 20 shillings and a brown heifer worth 20 shillings from Thomas Harryson at Ely. Not guilty.
1r. Thomas Plumber of Wisbech, husbandman, is indicted that on 31 Oct. 1602 he feloniously stole and drove a ram worth...
Dates:
21 July 1 Jas I [1603]
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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
Scope and Contents
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 John Spurling and others at Ely, 18 Mar. 42 Eliz. [1600]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/8/3
Scope and Contents
Membrane 1r.: Pleas and gaol delivery before Spurling and others. Preamble: writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Hester [Esther] More of Downham, spinster, is indicted that on 1 Jan. 1600 she feloniously stole, took and carried away two pounds of hemp tare to the value of six pence, a linen sheet to the value of four pence and a pillow to the value of two pence from Margaret Muswyll at...
Dates:
18 Mar. 42 Eliz. [1600]
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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]
Conditions Governing Access:
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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
Scope and Contents
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
Conditions Governing Access:
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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
Conditions Governing Access:
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Ely, 17 Mar. 15 Eliz [1573]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/4/5
Scope and Contents
Membrane 1r.
Preamble: letters patent, writs of assize and gaol delivery commission. 1. John Adam of Ely, baker, is indicted that on 24 Oct. 1572 he feloniously took and carried away a sheet to the value of four pence and a tablecloth to the value of four pence from Lancelot Kellet at Ely. Not guilty.Membrane 1v. 2. Thomas Wyllowes, [place of abode and occupation not stated], Robert Denes, [place of abode and occupation not stated] and Elizabeth...
Dates:
17 Mar. 15 Eliz [1573]
Conditions Governing Access:
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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]
Conditions Governing Access:
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Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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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
Scope and Contents
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, 21 Sept. 28 Eliz [1586]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/6/9
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Membrane 1r.
Preamble: letters patent, writ of assizes and gaol delivery commission. 1. Thomas Moone of Wisbech, butcher, is indicted that on 25 June 1586 at Wisbech he feloniously took and led away a bay horse worth three pounds from Richard Kyrman. Not guilty. Membrane 1v.2. John Hamond of Ely, baker, is indicted that on 15 June 1585 at Haddenham he feloniously took and carried away a coulter [a plough share] from Henry Peverell, and on the same day...
Dates:
21 Sept. 28 Eliz [1586]
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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
Scope and Contents
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, 26 March 25 Eliz. [1583] and 6 July 25 Eliz. [1583], 1583-07-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/6/4
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Pleas and gaol delivery at Ely, 26 March 25 Eliz. [1583]Membrane 1r.
Preamble: writ of assizes and gaol delivery commission.Membrane 1v. 1. Margaret Jackson of Ely, spinster, is indicted that on 7 Oct. 1582 at Ely she feloniously took and carried away goods and chattels from Mary Harryson worth two pence and two shillings and three pence in numbered money. Not guilty. 2. Thomas Breamly of Wisbech, husbandman, is indicted that on 23 March 1583...
Dates:
26 March 25 Eliz. [1583] and 6 July 25 Eliz. [1583]; 1583-07-16
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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]
Conditions Governing Access:
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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
Scope and Contents
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 and others at Wisbech, 4 Aug. 21 Eliz. [1579]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/5/9
Scope and Contents
Membrane 1r.
The preamble is left blank. Membrane 1v. 1. Christopher Johnson, alias Barker, of the city of Lincoln, Lincolnshire, is indicted that on 8 Apr. 1579 he feloniously took and carried away a grey gelded horse worth four pounds, a red saddle worth five shillings and a black stud bridle worth 12 pence from Christopher Kylbecke senior at Wisbech. Guilty; to be hanged. 2. Richard Robinson of Islington, Norfolk, labourer, is indicted that on 30 Apr....
Dates:
4 Aug. 21 Eliz. [1579]
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Wisbech, 11 July 23 Eliz. [1581]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/6/2
Scope and Contents
Membrane 1r.
Preamble: letters patent, writ of assizes, gaol delivery commission. 1. John Chrystyan of Coveney, cleric, is indicted that on 17 June 1581 at Coveney he feloniously took and carried away two hurdles [in English herdelles] to the value of twenty pence and eight poles [in English pooles] to the value of four pence from Nicholas Bugg. Not guilty. Membrane 1v. 2. Robert Mychell of Whittlesey, husbandman, is bailed. Radulph [Ralph] Graye of...
Dates:
11 July 23 Eliz. [1581]
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Wisbech and Ely, 31 Aug. 38 Eliz. [1596] and undated [assumed to be 1596], 1596
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/8/2
Scope and Contents
Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North and others at Wisbech, 31 Aug. 38 Eliz. [1596].Membrane 1r. Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission. 1. Barbara Tompson of Ely, widow, is indicted that on 26 June 1596 she feloniously poisoned and murdered Henry Tompson and Richard Tompson at her dwelling house in Ely with pottage in a wooden dish containing a poison called white [monrye]. Confessed; to be hanged. 2. John...
Dates:
31 Aug. 38 Eliz. [1596] and undated [assumed to be 1596]; 1596
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Roger] North at Ely, 6 Apr. 16 Eliz. [1574]
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/5/1
Scope and Contents
Membrane 1r. Preamble: letters patent, writs of assize and gaol delivery commission. 1. George Webbe of Hockwold-cum-Wilton, Norfolk, is indicted that on 14 Oct. 1573 he feloniously took and drove off seven cows worth twenty shillings [each], three heifers worth twenty shillings [each] and a black steer worth twenty shillings from Richard Cannam at Wisbech. Guilty; pled benefit of clergy but found to be illiterate; to be hanged. Membrane 1v. ...
Dates:
6 Apr. 16 Eliz. [1574]
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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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