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A95093 The true narrative of the confession and execution of the seven prisoners at Tyburn on Wednesday the 24th. of this instant October 1683 Viz. Charles Butler, who was drawn, and hang'd for high-treason John Quarles, John Smith, Mary Phelps, Charles Dod, Hugh Jones, Edward Williams, for murther, felonies, burglaries, and divers other crimes. And also a particular account of their several facts, and where committed. 1683 (1683) Wing T2780D; ESTC R230449 3,242 4

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