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A76704 Two letters of Mr. Iohn Biddle, late prisoner in Nevvgate, but now hurried away to some remote island. One to the Lord Protector. The other to the Lord President Laurence. Wherein you have an account of his judgement concerning those opinions whereof he is accused. Biddle, John, 1615-1662. 1655 (1655) Wing B2881; Thomason E854_11; ESTC R207481 5,061 8

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