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A63221 The Tryals of several notorious malefactors together with the other most remarkable proceedings at the Quarter-Sessions of goale delivery holden at the sessions house in the Old-Bailey ... which began on Munday October 17, 1681 ... England and Wales. Court of Oyer and Terminer and Gaol Delivery (London and Middlesex). 1681 (1681) Wing T2258; ESTC R27543 4,726 4

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