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A39045 The execution of Mr. Rob. Foulks, late minister of Stanton-Lacy in Shropshire with some account of his most penitent behaviour, confession, last speech &c. Kilborne, Patrick. 1678 (1678) Wing E3853; ESTC R28620 1,894 7

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