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B05979 The Earle of Strafford, his speech in the Tower to the Lords, before hee went to execution. May the 12. day. 1641. Strafford, Thomas Wentworth, Earl of, 1593-1641. 1641 (1641) Wing S5793; ESTC R184662 5,727 11

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