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A70694 A narrative of the proceedings and tryal of Mr. Francis Johnson, a Franciscan, at Worcester last summer-assizes Anno Dom. 1679 written with his own hand as followeth. Wall, John, Saint, 1620-1679. 1679 (1679) Wing N205; ESTC R1380 36,113 26

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