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A29139 A true relation of the proceedings, examination, tryal, and horrid murder of Col. Eusebius Andrewe by John Bradshaw, President of the pretended High Court of Justice, and others of the same court published by Francis Buckley ... Buckley, Francis, Gent. 1660 (1660) Wing B4155; ESTC R19632 53,776 80

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