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A43274 A hellish murder committed by a French midwife on the body of her husband, Jan. 27, 1687/8 for which she was arraigned at the Old-Baily, Feb. 22, 1687/8, and pleaded guilty and the day following received sentence to be burnt. Hobry, Marie, d. 1688. 1688 (1688) Wing H1384; ESTC R34455 22,437 46

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