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A74819 A continuation of the narrative being the last and final dayes proceedings of the High Court of Iustice sitting in Westminster Hall on Saturday, Jan. 27. concerning the tryal of the King; with the severall speeches of the King, Lord President, & Solicitor General. Together with a copy of the sentence of death upon Charls Stuart king of England. Published by authority to prevent false and impertinent relations. To these proceedings of the tryall of the King, I say, Imprimatur, Gilbert Mabbot. 1649 (1649) Thomason E540_14; Thomason E541_21; ESTC R207223 6,335 15

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