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A57951 The speech of the late Lord Russel to the sheriffs together with the paper deliver'd by him to them at the place of execution, on July 21, 1683. Russell, William, Lord, 1639-1683. 1683 (1683) Wing R2356; ESTC R9994 6,815 4

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