Mary Ragg (with Richard Read): The Examination of Mary Ragg of St James Market widow and others 4 March 1698/9

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The Examination of Mary Ragg of St. James market widdow and others taken upon Oath this 4 march 169$\frac{\mathrm{8}}{\mathrm{9}}$

Mary Ragg saith that on the 3d instant John Purcell + Saml. Steward came to their Shop on pretence to buy a pair of stockings and did produce a good half Guinea but after it was weighed and approved he changed it + put a counterfeit one upon her said and there was two more false $\frac{\mathrm{1}}{\mathrm{2}}$ Guineas found dropt in the Shop with a brush propper for his Trade supposed to be dropt by the Prisoners

Mary Ragg

Richard Read Chandler of St. James saith that Samuel Steward abovesaid on the 2d March 98 did put off a false $\frac{\mathrm{1}}{\mathrm{2}}$ Guinea to him

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