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<p corresp='TTP35080364P1' xml:id='OTP35080364P1'>While I was Comth Atto. I had Elijah Perry fined ^in the Bath Circuit^ at the same Court twice, $50 Each time, for selling liquor to Minors and once $20 for retailing out of his house he is a poor Ignorant old man as harmless as a man can be these fines will, take, bread out of his childrens mouths if, he is made to pay them, I am certain you should remit them and I hope you will,
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<p corresp='TTP35080364P4' xml:id='OTP35080364P4'>Daniel Harper<lb/>
J. H. Richard<lb/>
E. V. Brother<lb/>
R. Coutthard<lb/>
W<hi rend='sup'>m</hi> Robins<lb/>
John.E. Price<lb/>
H J Leg
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<p corresp='TTP35080364P6' xml:id='OTP35080364P6'>Respectfully<lb/>
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