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A76855 Bloud justly reveng'd, or, A True relation of the confessions and behaviour of the two persons hang'd in Fleetstreet, Octob. 22. 1675. And thence removed to hang in chains, on Sandford-hill and Finchly Common. For murthering Sir R.S. : Published for a warning to all rash and unadvised persons. With allowance. 1675 (1675) Wing B3223A; ESTC R233714 1,749 9

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