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Thomas Clarke, aged about forty years, testified that it was the colt that John Hakes put to Isaack Harte to keep. Sworn, 30 : 1 : 1658, in Ipswich court.
Addam Hakes, aged about fifty years, deposed that it was the colt he gave to his son, John Hakes. Sworn in court, 30 : 1 : 1658.
Isack Harte, aged about forty years, and Mathew Edwards, aged twenty-five years, testified that the colt was John Hawkes' of Lynn. Sworn, 29 : 1 : 1658, before Edward Johnson, ¿ commissioner of Woburn.
Thomas Hutchson testified that his father-in-law, Addam Hakes, gave to his son, John Hakes, such a colt, and he put it to Isaac Hearte to keep. Sworn in Ipswich court, Mar. 30, 1658.
William Eaton (also Eton), aged about fifty-four years, and John Eton,# aged twenty-two years, testified. Sworn before Edward Johnson, ¿ commissioner of Woburn.
+Writ : John Godfry of Newberry v. Abraham Whitticker ; dated, 10: 1: 1657 ; signed by Richard Littlehale,; for the court ; and served by attachment of the body of the defendant by John Williams, sr.,¿ constable of Haverhill.
Bond of Abraham Whitickert and Heugh Sherratt# of Haverhill to pay John Godfry of Haverhill, rye and wheat, to be delivered at the landing place in Haverhill ; dated, Mar. 10, 1655. Wit : Rich- ard Littlehale.# Endorsed by John (his mark) Godfry.
Bill of sale, Nov. 26, 1656, John (his mark) Godfry to Abraham Whitticker,¿ both of Haverhill, of a yoke of oxen, to be paid for in wheat at the house of John Davis at Newberry. If Whitticker did not like the oxen when he saw them, he was to be acquitted, paying only for the writing of the paper, and giving said Godfry a quart of wine. Wit : Richard Littlehalet and Mary Littlehale.
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John Godfry v. Hugh Sherratt. Debt. For grain .* Theophilus Willson, constable v. Job Bishop. Appeal from judgment of Mr. Samuell Symonds.t
*Writ : John Godfry v. Hugh Sherratt; for not paying forty bushels of rye and thirty bushels of wheat, which defendant was bound with Abraham Whitticker to pay to plaintiff ; dated, 11: 1: 1657; signed by Richard Littlehale,; for the court; served by attachment of the body of the defendant, by John Williams, sr., # constable of Haverhill.
Hugh Sherratt# of Haverhill appointed Abraham Whitticker of Haverhill, his attorney, to answer his case against John Godfry at Ipswich court, Mar. 27, 1658. Wit: Richard Littlehale.}
tCopy of vote at town meeting to pay Major Denison, 24 li. 7s. yearly so long as he shall be their leader, for his military helpful- ness, Dec. 19, 1648. A rate was to be levied for the same. Copy made by Robert Lord, ; and examined by Samuel Symonds,; Mar. 9, 1657.
John Choutte testified that upon a training day Sergeant Belcher came to Job Bishop and himself on meeting-house green, and told them that a gift was made to the captain the training day before. Bishop asked them what they would give, saying that his squadron was the best yet. So Bishop told him he would give him five shillings a year so long as he wished, and no longer. Sworn, Mar. 27, 1658. Copy, examined by Samuel Symonds.}
Job Bishop subscribed to yearly allowance to Major Denison, five shillings.
Writ : Job Bishop v. Theophilus Willson ; replevin of corn and malt, distrained by defendant as constable; dated, Mar. 19, 1657 ; signed by Robert Lord, ¿ for the court ; served by Edward Brownet marshal, Mar. 19, 1657. Copy by Samuel Symonds .;
The constable was impowered by Daniel Denison, W. Hubbard, Daniell Warner, Thomas Burnam, John Apleton, Robert Lord and Robert Day to gather the rate. Copy.
Jeremiah Belcher testified that the paper his squadron set their hands to was for Denison. Copy, examined by Samuel Symonds, } 27 : 1:1658.
The question was whether the town could be bound to pay for any military service, if a majority voted for it, the minority argu- ing that they could not be held responsible, since the military officers were not chosen by the towns.
Job Bishop said, " meeting with In" wilson against m' Paynes howse I tould him he sent me a loving message by my brother," etc. That if said Bishop would go with him to the watchhouse, Wilson would lend him enough corn. So they went together, and
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Thomas Perry acknowledged judgment to Umphry Griffen.
Daniell Clarke acknowledged judgment to Mr. Symon Brad- street.
Made freemen : John Prockter, William Storye, Robert Kins- man, Robert Crose, Thomas Leigh and John Whipple, all of Ipswich ; Robert Barnerd of Andover; and Sam. Brocklebanke and Sam. Platts, both of Rowley.
William Law licensed to keep an ordinary and draw wine and strong waters in Rowley.
Richard Coye is licensed to keep an ordinary and draw wine and strong waters in Wenham.
John Merill, Morice Somes and John Hull released from ordi- nary training, each paying six shillings per year to the use of the company.
Alester Grymes bound to appear next Salem court.
Jane Powell, confessing fornication, to be severely whipped.
Elizabeth Gilbert appointed administratrix of estate of her hus- band, Humphry Gilbert, deceased, and was to settle it according to his intended will .*
between Mr. Wilson's house and the watchhouse, they met with Goodman Johnson, who went as a witness, and Bishop took the
corn. Copy by Samuel Symonds.t
Defendant appealed. Reasons of appeal.
*Copy of will of Humphrey Gilbard of Ipswich, dated, 14: 12: 1657 : He bequeathed " vnto my son John all the meddow & Vpland wch is my farme one hundred Acors more or less & that this farme be let out or Improued acording To |my|| Wifes discretian for the bringing of my child vpp till he come to age; or be able to Im- prove it him selfe and it is my Will that Twentie pounds be paid out of the Incom of my Farme; To my foure daughters when they are seventeen years of age; & in case God take any of them away by death before ye age of specied That her portion shall be equally deuided To the Rest of the Sisters or if a second or a Third still it come to she That doe survive moreover it is my will that two oxen and tow Cows that I haue now In possession be let oute with the Farme I do also giue vnto my Daughter Abigall one heafer of four years olde I do giue vnto my Loving Wife Elisabeth Gilbard twelue acers of vpland with my dweling House I doe likewise giue vnto my Wife, my Fetherbed with furniture there-vnto belonging It is my will in case my son shall die in his non[age] yt wt I haue giuen to my son should Bee equally deuided amongst
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John Leeds fined for lying.
Hillyard Verren allowed clerk of the writs for Salem.
William Dellow, bound to good behavior, was released.
Hackalia Bridges to pay 2s. 6d. per week for keeping the child since it was born, and in the future till it be brought up.
Nath. Masterson fined for selling beer and victuals without license in his house.
Corp. John Andrew had his license renewed until Salem court.
William Chandlour sworn packer for Newbury.
Deposition of William Vincent, aged about forty-seven years, that the wife of John Goyt, sr., said that there was coming to her husband, from Robert Dutch of Gloucester, twenty or twenty-one pounds for the house and land which were sold in Gloucester, and she intended to make Mr. Prise of Salem, her attorney, etc. Sworn in Ipswich court, Mar. 30, 1658.
Deposition of Grace, wife of Ossmound Dutch of Gloucester, aged forty-two years, that John Goyt, sometime of Gloucester, sold to Robert Dutch, now of Ipswich, the dwelling house and land said John Goyt sometime possessed in Gloucester, and that said John Goyt, when going away in his skiff, etc. Sworn in Ipswich court, Mar. 30, 1658.
Bond of Joseph Jewett of Rowley to John Hull of Newbury, to pay five pounds, which is the portion of Jerimy Goodridge at twenty-one years of age, and five pounds more to said Jerimy as a
my daughters." Humpherie (his mark) Gi -. Wit: Charles Gott, Thomas Hobes and Richard Hutten. Copy made by John Appleton,* cleric.
Inventory of estate of Humphrey Gilbert, that had not been willed away before, taken by Phillip Fowler,* and Capt. Gidney, attorney : One pair of oxen, 12li. ; cow, 4li .; cow, 4li. 5s. ; 2 year old steers and 1 yerlin, 3li. 5s .; 3 swin, 2li .; 2 pair of shetes, 15s .; 2 napkins, 2 ould Pilloberes, 17s. ; 2 bolster casis, 6s. ; bras skillits and warming pan, 8s. 6d. ; spounes, poreng sases, Latin pan, 3s .; 2 iron potes, 1 iron skillit, 17s. 6d. ; one pair of tonges, 3s., one musket & sord, prized at 8s., 11s .; Plou & tacklin, 10s .; smuthing iron & erthin ware, 4s. 6d .; 2 chestes & 2 bockes, wooden ware, 1li. 10s .; Boockes, 8s., sheep, 25s., flockbead, 6s., frying pan, 6s., 2li. 2s .; 2 baskites, 4d., 1 glas, 6d., 10d. ; 1-2 ferkin, 8d., 1 spad, 14d., small toules, 5s., 8s. 10d. ; one coos cut sau, 4s., half a whipsa, 5s., 9s. ; 6 acres of meado yet not inuentarid, 18li .; total, 53li. 11d.
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gift one year after his youngest brother's portion was due ; and unto Joseph Goodridge, ten pounds at twenty-one as above, from his father-in-law, John Hull ; and to Benjamin Goodridge, at twenty- one, three cows, two steers and five pounds in money. Dated, Apr. 1, 1658. Wit: Robert Lord, Thomas Lord and Thomas Wood. Acknowledged in Ipswich court, Mar. 30, 1658.
Mr. Edward Woodman, Nicholas Noyse and William Titcombe of Newbury, sworn commissioners to end small causes.
Henry Kemball licensed to keep an ordinary in Wennam till Salem court.
Thomas Abbott sworn clerk of the band and the market.
Thomas Johnson and his wife, for fornication before marriage, to suffer corporal punishment or pay fine of three pounds. They paid the fine.
Mr. Wade fined five pounds for excessive prices for grindstones and other things. Wit : Rich. Brabrooke and John Fullar.
Mr. Willson allowed three pounds per annum for his care and pains as master of the house of correction.
Jeremiah Belcher licensed to sell strong waters.
Henry Walker freed from ordinary training, paying five shillings a year to the use of the company.
Mr. Willson allowed bill of county charges.
Mr. Baker had his license renewed until Ipswich court in September.
COURT HELD AT IPSWICH, MAY 6, 1658, BY ADJOURNMENT.
William Reiner fined for taking tobacco in the street.
Town of Wennam promised to mend the way, and was dis- charged of the presentment.
Robert Andrews and John Comings of Topsfield took the oath of fidelity.
Joseph Mussye bound in five pounds to appear at next court for breach of the peace. Tho. Seers appeared as a witness.
All that were licensed to sell strong waters in Salem were con- tinued until Salem court, provided they retail none to be drunk in their houses.
Robert Lord appointed to issue venires for Salem court.
Daniell Davison and his wife to be whipped or pay a fine of four pounds. They paid the fine.
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Town of Newbury, for want of "a lattin scoole," to pay five pounds to Ipswich Latin school, unless by the next court they provide a Latin schoolmaster according to law .*
Frances Jordon and Jerimiah Belchar, in behalf of Nedacockett, agreed that Francis Jordon pay twenty shillings to Jerimiah Bell- char in Nedacocket's behalf.
John Mighill fined for taking tobacco.t
John Smith fined.
An Comings fined for lying.
Mr. Jonathan Wade, George Giddings, Tho. Bishop and John Prockter, who had complained against Mr. Bartholmew, Mr. Robert Payne and Deacon Goodhue, bound to complain at next Ipswich court.
*Copy of town vote, Nov. 29, 1652, that a schoolhouse be built, and twenty pounds a year be paid for a schoolmaster, and Mr. Woodman, Richard Kent, jr., Lt. Pike and Nicholas Noyes be a committee to manage the business. At a town meeting held May 14, 1653(?), it was voted to levy a rate of 24li. yearly to maintain a free school to be kept at the meeting house, the master to teach all children sent to him as soon as they knew their letters and began to read. Copy made by Anthony Somerby.# The following dissented : Lt. John Pik, Richard Tharlay, Tho. Hale, Joseph Plumer, Joseph Muzzy, Sollom. Keyes, John Chater, John Roafe, John Woollcut, John Poore, Sam. Plumer, Dan. Thurston, John Emery, sr., John Emery, jr., Rich. Dole, Will. Ilsly and Lionell Worth.
tThomas Leaver deposed that on a dry windy day before the snow fell in the beginning of last winter, he went into the yard of widow Mighell and found John Mighell between her house and barn, smoking tobacco near a dung hill full of straw or hay. De- ponent blamed him for smoking contrary to law, showed him the danger, and then went away. He said nothing, and when Leaver returned, Mighill was still smoking. Sworn in Ipswich court, May 6, 1658.
Jo. Person testified that he saw the pipe in Mighill's mouth.
The will of John Robinson of Ipswich, wheelwright, dated Feb. 27, 1657, was proved in the Ipswich court, Mar. 30, 1658. He gave to " Alles howlett the wife of thomas howlett Ten pounds I doe likewise giue to thomas howlett Junner my Cheast and all my tools and all the Rest of my Estate I doe giue vnto thomas howlett seaner whome I make my sole Exsecketr." John (his mark) Robinson. Wit: James How; and John How.#
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COURT HELD AT SALEM, JUNE 29, 1658.
Judges : Mr. Symon Brodstreet, Major-General Denison, Major Hathorne and Mr. William Hubard.
Jury of trials : Mr. Thomas Gardener, sr., Jacob Barney, David Corwithy, Richard Moore, Henry Skerry, Ensign Spencer, Seargent Deacon, Ed. Richards, Henry Silsby, Robert Rand, Rich. Kemball and Rich. Window.
Robert Gray fined for not appearing, and fine remitted, "the hand of god hindering him."
Civil cases :-
Mr. John Gifford v. Mr. Henry Webb. For defaming the plain- tiff to his principals in England, by writing, rigorous handling, vexing, prosecuting, unjustly molesting and imprisoning him. Ver- dict for plaintiff .*
Inventory of estate of John Robinson : Debt of 20li .; debt of 16li. ; one oxe, 6li. 10s. ; his Tools, 6li. 7s. ; his clothes, 6li. 2s. 6d. ; total, 54]i. 19s. 4d. Signed by James How .; Due to Ensign Howlett for diet, clothes, attendance and physic, 22li. 16s. 3d. Allowed in court at Ipswich, Mar. 30, 1658.
Writ : John Wooddom v. Humphry Griffin ; slander ; dated, June 19, 1658 ; signed by Robert Lord, i for the court; served by Ed- ward Browne, ¡ marshal of Ipswich, 19 : 4 : 1658.
Writ : Mr. George Corwin v. Humphry Griffin ; debt; dated, Apr. 6, 1658; signed by Robert Lord, t for the court ; served by Edward Browne,t marshal of Ipswich, 8 : 2: 1658.
Writ : Mr. Joseph Jewett v. Humphry Griffin ; debt; dated, May 5, 1658 ; signed by Robert Lord,t for the court; served by Edward Browne, t marshal of Ipswich, May 5, 1658, by attachment of house and orchard of said Griffin.
Writ: Mr. Joseph Jewett v. William Whitridge ; debt; dated, May 19, 1658; signed by Robert Lord, ; for the court; served by Edward Browne, marshal of Ipswich, May 20, 1658, by attach- ment of twelve acres of upland, near the broken up ground of de- fendant at the Falls, also forty acres which defendant bought of widow Storie and Edward Bragg.
*Wm. Emery (also Emmorye), aged about 25 years, deposed that on June 10, he was at Mr. Webb's shop in Boston and saw Jno. Blaino deliver to said Webb a letter, which he supposed was sent from Mr. Jno. Giffard. Mr. Webb opened it, read a part and said its statements were false. Blaino said he did not know what agree- ment had been made between his master and Mr. Webb, but asked
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Mr. Symon Bradstreet v. Joseph Armitage. Debt .*
if the latter would provide money, corn and other provisions to be sent in the boat in lieu of the iron to be delivered to said Webb. The latter replied that the bar iron, rod iron and weights sent were nothing to him, for the bar iron was to pay old debts, and the weights were for Mr. Seaverne ; Webb said that he was not an agent for the company, but a commissioner and had an interest in the Works, but he would not pay out anything more, let the Works sink or swim ; what he had done since Capt. Tinge's decease was done of his free will. That when sufficient iron was delivered to him to discharge his engagements, then he would pay Goodman Williams, and when bar iron should be sent to his particular ac- count, he would furnish Mr. Gifford with money. Webb further said that, since he was a commissioner, he might order Mr. Gifford or cause rod iron to be slit and sent Mr. Foote. Deponent, meeting Jno. Blaino at Mr. Foote's shop some time after, heard Mr. Foote say that he had paid Mr. Webb for all the rod iron delivered since Capt. Tinge's decease. That Mr. Webb further said that Mr. Gif- ford must go to Boston for supplies for the Works, etc. Sworn, 13: 4 : 1653, before Rob. Bridges.t
* Writ : Simon Bradstreet v. Joseph Armitage; debt; dated, 1 : 4 mo : 1658 ; signed by Samuel Symonds ;; and served by Richard Wayte,t marshal, by attachment of defendant's goods in the hands of Mr. Edward Laine. Joseph Armitaget gave bond, 5 : 4 : 1658, to the marshal.
They settled accounts, Sept. 17, 1652, defendant to pay plaintiff a balance. Wit : Frances Perry.t Acknowledged receipt of plain- tiff of forty pounds, on the behalf of the town of Andover, for the mill built by defendant for them there.
Finding by the jury, signed by Increase Nowell. The party to continue in prison. Copy made July 11, 1656, by Robert Lord.t
Bill of charges. Credit, paid by Lt. Marshall, Zacry Phillops, Capt. Savidg and - - Jenkes, sr.
" To the worshp" Simon Broadstreat thes psent
" Sr one a message browght by Jos Armitage Fro yrself to order me to send you in writeing what I have formarly pd to yrself ore ordr, on his accompt, yr worshipp may pleas to undrstand that 4th July in the yeare 1655 I gave you Credibt for six pownds & Charged it to the abousd Jos Armitag, wch was also reckoned when you last made up accompt wth me as the accompt doth declare, wch is testiefied, Sr by yr humbl. servant
" Boston 25th 4m 1658.
Thomas Savage."t
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Mr. Symon Bradstreet v. Daniell Salmon. Debt .*
Moses Maverick appointed to marry and take testimony in civil cases in Marblehead for this year.
John Bradstreet, assignee of William Beale v. Mr. William
Thomas Marshallt stated what he paid to plaintiff, dated, 29 : 4 : 1658.
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" Mr bradstret by reson of som trobel a bout a boot I could not Com to you this day bot for the 2 oxen which you sould me namly that at basats and that at upelans in cas you send us a not under your hand to reseue : them we haue sent you under our hands what we are to pay you for them." Letter, dated, Dec. 2, 1653, and signed by Joseph Armtage.t
Agreement of Frances Peryt and Joseph Armtage,t with Simon Bradstreet, concerning the cattle ; dated, Dec. 2, 1652. Wit : Tho. Savage.t
*Writ, dated, 2: 4: 1658; signed by Samuel Symonds,t and served by Ri. Wayte,j marshal ; Daniell Salmont gave bond.
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Payne. For breach of contract concerning the mill at Marblehead. Appealed .*
Lt. William Howard and Mr. Edmond Batter, sureties on bond of Mr. William Payne, to prosecute his appeal in suit brought by John Brodstreet.
Mr. John Gifford v. Mr. Webb. For unjust molestation. Ver- dict for plaintiff.t
*Writ : dated, 9 : 4: 1658; signed by Jonathan Negus,# for the court ; and served by Ri. Wayte, ¿ marshal of Boston, by attachment of defendant's house in Boston. An original summons accompa- nied it.
Will. Painet of Boston, appointed William Howard of Boston, his attorney in this action, June 28, 1658.
William Howard deposed that William Beale, sometime miller at the corn mill at Marblehead, said in his hearing that he had worked on the dam to the amount of ten pounds, and that several years ago said Beale came out of Rowley ordinary and spoke with the defendant, who was going by with deponent, towards New- bery, about further repairs to the mill, and Mr. Paine told him to get it done and he would pay for it. Mr. Paine told Beale to get the nails needed from Mr. Russill. That Paine further said, " You know I have had no rent : But follow your busines & be a good husbond & I will be helpfull to you." Sworn in court, June 29, 1658.
Mr. Joseph Juitt deposed that he bought one-half of this mill of the defendant, etc. Sworn, June 29, 1658.
John Bradstreet's bill of charge with Mr. William Paine, for going to Boston, etc., 1li. 19s. 1d.
Agreement, July 6, 1652, between Mr. William Paine of Ipswich, merchant, and William Beale, miller, of Marblehead, about the mill and ground belonging to it. Beale was to have the property for the term of seven years and Paine agreed to allow him ten pounds in corn for making the dam sufficient and four pounds in corn for making the house dry, removing the chimney and making the leanto fit to hold corn, said Paine to provide nails. Rent was to be paid by Beale in fish, corn, cattle or money, fourteen pounds yearly. Signed by Will. Paine .; Wit: William Stratton; and Thomas Bues.#
William Beale; assigned the abovesaid lease to his brother-in- law, John Bradstreete, Sept. 3, 1657. Wit: Frances Collingest and Anne Devorex. #
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Letter of Henry Webb addressed " To the worpll Mr John Beex and the companie of the Iron workes in Bucklersbury marchts prsents, london. Mr Robbert Kaen in N. Eng. p Captaine Cuttings master of the John Adventure."
" Boston the 6th of 9ber 1653.
" Honored Gentlemen,
" We aprhende that y" waite for answeres to your last letters and an accompt of our trust requested by y" in your orders & instructions last sent us & now ar we sory that these letters of ours should be the messengers of such sad & unhappie tidings to y" but that we may not be unfaithfull to y" we shall giue y" som relations of passages & state herof, your instructions were that we should call Mr Gifford to accompt that y" musst be in- formed how your affayres stood and that we should satisfie the creditors out of the effects and pduce of your works and so to see the husbanding of future pceedings, first concerninge the condition of your works. We still did pseave it was in a sore lanquishinge state because we sawe the improvident husbanding of yt & the cariadges of him that was intrusted wth yt by former letters we writt to y" what depts we found confessed to be owing & what litle substance to satisfie & pay them but when we cam to the upshot we found little or nothing but the bare works & land for accompts.
" Gifford and his confederat, one Jarvis that he hath kept in his howse a long time, one that line by his witts is on that cost you manie a pownd though very Coverth there trade is to hamer yu out accompts & the first accompt was given to Captain Ting about Sept., 1652 & then they made y" about 300 or upward in Gifford dept & so Jo. Gifford demandeth his dept of yr estate but when he sawe that we wthstoode his accompt & made our just exceptions against it for he had charged 500 or upward for Iron delivered to Captain Tinge : but had giuen no Credit for what he had recd of him though to a greate vallew : then we required of him a full & Clere accompt of his Credit & his transaction wch he ptracted a longe time untill Captaine Tinge was dead and we requiringe after his death Giffords accompt & he refused & said untill he had Captain Tinge his accounts he would gine none so mr Tings death being suden & his sucessors being in a distracted condicion could not in a longe time make up & give accompts.
" in the interim John Gifford sueth us at Court for 10000 pownd on accompts so we must attend the courts to answer his suits both spending our pcious time & estates, in fine of that court was that John Gifford should giue accompt & Captun Tings & my selfe should giue in accompts & be brought at such a set time & auditors apoynte to audit them. at wch time the accompts wer brought in and our accompts were dd. both cred. & debitor & when his ac- compt was brought his was impfect because he left manie blancks in his somes but divers accompts mencioned but no sum, & besides
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