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A35628 The Case of Mr. Francis Jenkes being an impartial relation of his imprisonment in the Gate-House, with the occasion of it, and the means used for his enlargment. Jenkes, Francis. 1677 (1677) Wing C955; ESTC R29179 18,296 34

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