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A49632 The Last dying speeches, confession and execution of John Stokes, Isaac Davis, and Mary Williamson, who were executed at Tyburn, the 5th of March, 1684 for fellonies and burglaries together with the manner of their behaviour in New-Gate, after their condemnation : as also the last dying speech and confession of Alice Paddison, who was burnt at Tyburn for high-treason, on the 5th of the same instant. 1684 (1684) Wing L482B; ESTC R41452 4,549 4

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