Henry Smithson: The Information of Henry Smithson 19 August 1703

Com Lancaster Ss The Information of Henry Smithson upon Oath 19.thAug.t 1703

Who saith that about 2 years and $\frac{\mathrm{1}}{\mathrm{2}}$ agoe he did see Michael Turner togeather with James Blades and Joseph Thompson (who are both since Executed for high Treason) counterfeit the currant coyn of this Kingdom and that (before this time) this Informant hath had Severall Warrants to Apprehend the Said Michael Turner, and hath pursued him from One County to another, but as yet could never take him, but that now this Informant is told, that the Said Michael Turner togeather with John Airey alias verey another notorious Coyner, (as this Deponent hath been told by the Said Blades Thomson and Turner) are togeather, at the house of one Lawrence Weaver at or near Threales Cross in this County & that he this Deponent doth verily beleive that the said Michael Turner and John Airey, doth still carry on the Said wicked & pernitious trade of Counterfeiting the currant Coyn of this Kingdom. Capt. et jurat &ct coram Tho: Foster                           Hen: Smithson