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A66064 The information of Capt. Hen. Wilkinson of what hath passed betwixt him and some other persons, who have attempted to prevail with him to swear high treason against the Earl of Shaftsbury. Together with the confirmation of Major Jarvis James, to whom he daily communicated the particulars. Wilkinson, Henry, 17th cent. 1681 (1681) Wing W2219; ESTC R224077 13,755 11

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