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A29064 The narrative of Mr. William Boys, citizen of London faithfully relating what came to his knowledge concerning the late horrid Popish plot, and the death of Sir Edmund-Bury Godfrey, by his acquaintance with, and attendance upon Mr. Miles Boys, William. 1680 (1680) Wing B4067; ESTC R19616 19,907 20

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