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A54186 The peoples ancient and just liberties asserted in the tryal of William Penn, and William Mead, at the sessions held at the Old-Baily in London, the first, third, fourth and fifth of Sept. 70. against the most arbitrary procedure of that court. Penn, William, 1644-1718.; Mead, William, 1628-1713, defendant. 1670 (1670) Wing P1334B; ESTC R222457 38,197 64

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