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Bond Fraud Trial in Chesterfield Case Reveals Forgery
Damning testimony unfolds in a 18th century London courtroom as William Dodd and Leavis Robinson face charges of forging a bond said to be executed by Earl of Chesterfield. Witnesses including Dr Dodd and Henry Fletcher recount attempts to secure money, feigned signatures, and the forged instrument laid to ruin a noble family's credit. The mayor issues warrants transporting the prisoners to Wood Street jail under high treason era statutes.
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Eewis Orcs Sorcher
Guildhall
Henry Fletcher
Samuel Peach
Elgrs
Chesterfield
Fletcher
Pletchersgis
Robinson
Earl of Chefigepheldy
Shint HS
Pletiker
Pele
Poddk
Manly
Peach
Mr. Mary’s Chambers
Mr. Manly
Chesterfield’s
Wittess
Lord Chesterfield
Big Manly
S.chambers
Fanis
Innis
Lord Ghefterfield
Farrsy
Majee
Robinsot
Dodd
Mann
Fletehép
Anhor
de Agddhoool
Chester Belg
Grhy
West
Chesterfield Sithonkbbe
Tradesien
Tom
Lord Chesterfeld
Lord Mator
Mahly
Fletcher Jr
Landau
London
William Dodd
Leavis Robinson
Henry Metcher
John’ Manly
Samuael Peach
Earl of Chesterfield
Henry’ Fletcher
Hallifax
Wood-street
America
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