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As to making and engraving Plates, &c. for Bank Notes, &c.:—
As to forging Deeds, Wills, Bills of Exchange, &c.:—
As to forging Records, Process, Instruments of Evidence, &c.:—
Forging any Instrument, however designated, which is in Law a Will, Bill of Exchange, &c.
Forgers, &c. may be tried in the County where they are apprehended or are in Custody.
Intent to defraud particular Persons need not be alleged or proved.
Search for Paper or Implements employed in any Forgery, and for forged Instruments.
Offences committed within the Jurisdiction of the Admiralty.
The Costs of the Prosecution of Misdemeanor against this Act may be allowed.
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