Deposition of William Leeson

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The examinacion of William Leeson of Kindelston in the County of Wicklo Protestant taken befor vs his maiesties comissioners appointed for that purpose (vizt)
he being sworne & examined deposeth & saith that about the 29th of November last he was Robbed & dispoyled by the rebells as followeth
In houshold goods as pewter brass & linen to the value of ____________20_0_0
In Butter & Cheese ___________________________________________12_0_0
In Cowes yong & ould English breed _____________________________80_0_0
In horses & colts _____________________________________________ 6_0_0
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he ffurther Deposeth that the Rebells names was <A> Brian Birne of the downe in the same county Murragh Birne of the same Phillip O Realy <A> of Kilmurry with diuers others were they that Robbed him the said Murragh Birne alsoe Robbed <B> & stript this deponent sonne and afterward Hanged him: his wife & 2 children being left behynd
he ffurther saith that the said Brian did say that they had a comission from the Queene of England of take all the English mens goods by violence because the Englishmen formerly had taken there lands by violence
Wiaim leeson
Jur 5 ffebr 1641
Randall: Adams:
Roger Puttocke

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