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A65429 The Welsh-man's letter dedicated to the Duke of Monmouth, and my Lord Gray, and also, to all his friends, concerning this horrid and treasonable plot. Thomas, John, 17th cent.; Monmouth, James Scott, Duke of, 1649-1685.; Tankerville, Forde Grey, Earl of, 1655-1701. 1683 (1683) Wing W1329; ESTC R7713 3,073 4

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