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A70153 The examination of Captain William Bedlow, deceased, relating to the Popish Plot taken in his last sickness, by Sir Francis North, Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas ; together with the narrative of Sir Francis North at the council board, and the letter of Sir Francis North to Mr. Secretary Jenkins relating to this examination. Guilford, Francis North, Baron, 1637-1685.; Jenkins, Secretary.; Williams, William, Sir, 1634-1700.; Bedloe, William, 1650-1680. 1680 (1680) Wing G2215; ESTC R519 4,087 15

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