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A55971 The proceedings on the King's commissions of the peace, and oyer and terminer, and gaol-delivery of Newgate, held for the city of London, and county of Middlesex, at justice-hall, in the Old-Baily, the 10th. and 13th. days of OCtober, 1688, and in the fourth year of His Majesties reign England and Wales. Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace (London) 1688 (1688) Wing P3622; ESTC R21180 7,245 4

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