Selected quad for the lemma: england_n
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B10179
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The tryal and condemnation together with thee [sic] execution of Capt. Ashtoun for high-treason in conspiring the dethroning of Their Majesties and the landing of a French army in England, trayed January the 19.
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1691
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Wing T2159; ESTC R217943
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