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A91866 Robin Hood and his crew of souldiers. A comedy acted at Nottingham on the day of His saCRed [sic] Majesties corronation. Vivat Rex. The Actors names. Robin Hood, commander. Little John. William. Scadlocke. Souldiers. Messenger from the shieriffe. 1661 (1661) Wing R1626; Thomason E1088_6; ESTC R208561 3,738 12

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