Contemporary copy of proceedings in the House of Commons and the Earl of Bristol's speech, 1663 June?.

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Contemporary copy of proceedings in the House of Commons and the Earl of Bristol's speech, 1663 June?.

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Defending his character and conduct.

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Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Bristol, George Digby, Earl of, 1612-1677

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