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A63160 The tryal and conviction of Mary Butler, alias Strickland at Justice-Hall in the Old-Baily, in London, on the 12th day of October, 1699. For counterfeiting a bond of 40000 l. as the bond of Sir Robert Clayton, kt. and alderman of London. 1700 (1700) Wing T2162; ESTC R221777 14,031 34

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