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A60121 The magistracy and government of England vindicated in three parts : containing I. A justification of the English method of proceedings against criminals, &c. II. An answer to several replies, &c. III. Several reasons for a general act of indempnity. Shower, Bartholomew, Sir, 1658-1701. 1690 (1690) Wing S3655; ESTC R38174 44,043 38

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