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John Cary, "George Berstow recognizance"
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The first of two copies (see also MSN/COL 2717-16) of a Bristol County Court of General Sessions memorandum, written and signed by John Cary, clerk, recording a bond of recognizance entered by George Berstow, of Rehoboth, with Abiah Carpenter as surety, in the amount of £10, licensing Berstow to sell alcohol for one year on condition that it be consumed "out of Doors." The first copy bears docketing on the reverse: "George Berstow out of Doors 1707."