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A52644 A narrative of the proceedings at the Sessions, held in justice-hall at the Old-Baly Shewing the several crimes of the mallefactors; viz. treasons, murthers, robberies, burglaries, and fellonies. There were sixteen burned in the hand, three men, and three vvomen condemned, but two of them pleaded ther bellies, and were reprieved by the court, there were four to be transported, and one to stand in the pillory. With allowance; Roger L'Estrange. 1676 (1676) Wing N210; ESTC R223816 3,542 12

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