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A96497
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The grave and learned speech of Serjeant-VVilde, (journeyman-judge to the House of Commons) made at a conference with the Lords, the twelv'th ot Aug. 1648. concerning the bayling of Major Rolphe, who endeavored to murther the King.
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Wilde, John, 1590-1669.
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Wing W2161; Thomason E461_25; ESTC R205191
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