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A34227 The confession and execution of Mr. Richard Langhorn late counsellor in the Temple, who was executed for his treasonable practises against the life of His Most Sacred Majesty, and the true Protestant government, on Monday the 14th of this instant July, 1679. With an account of his deportment in Newgate, and at the place of execution. With several other remarkable circumstances. 1679 (1679) Wing C5745; ESTC R202456 3,980 4

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