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B02474 The crimes and treasons of Archibald Johnston, Laird Wariston. One of the grandees of the Scotch rebels and president of the late Committee of Safety under Lambert now condemned, and to be executed at Edenburgh Wednesday July 22. 1663 (1663) Wing C6911C; ESTC R174302 5,254 16

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