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B02465
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A lye is no scandal. Or a vindication of Mr. Mungo Craig, from a ridiculous calumny cast upon him by T. A. who was executed for apostacy at Edinburgh, the 8 of January, 1697.
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Craig, Mungo.
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1697
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Wing C6799A; ESTC R174378
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