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It is not everyday that one learns an entire militia has sworn unbeknownest to obey you

Jacqueline Carey

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Jacqueline Carey
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: January 1
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Highland Park
Illinois
Everyday
Entire
Military
Sworn
Militia
Oath
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Obey

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