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A63087 Treason and murther discovered Being a true and perfect relation of the tryal & condemnation of James Alsop the father, and William Alsop his son for treason and murder; at the assises held at Chelmsford for the county of Essex, on Wednesday the 25th of March, 1674. Also the wonderfull discovery both of the treason and murder; with the sentence of the court for the manner and places of their execution. Written by a person who was present at the tryal. Alsop, James.; Alsop, William, of West Ham, defendant. aut 1674 (1674) Wing T2070; ESTC R220707 4,942 10

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