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A37495 A letter from Edenbrough giving an account of the behaviour of three notorious traytors who were there executed, March 11, 1681 [i.e. 1682] : also the last speech of William Gogar, (the most notorious traytor) at the place of executions. T. D. 1682 (1682) Wing D92; ESTC R36067 1,391 3

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