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A31231 The compendium, or, A short view of the late tryals in relation to the present plot against His Majesty and government with the speeches of those that have been executed : as also an humble address, at the close, to all the worthy patriots of this once flourishing and happy kingdom. Castlemaine, Roger Palmer, Earl of, 1634-1705. 1679 (1679) Wing C1241; ESTC R5075 90,527 89

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