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The confession of Thomas Pits: : vvho was executed in Smithfield, on Saterday last, being the 12. of October; for endeavouring to betray Russell-Hall to the enemy. VVhich confession he desired to be written from his own mouth, at the place of execution: that it might be a warning to prevent others for [sic] offending in the like manner. Published according to order

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: Octob. 14, 1644.
Call number: 77194
Creator: Pitt, Francis (1578 or 1579-1644)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 4to
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