English politician executed for treason (1639-1683)

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Trial, confession, and execution of Courvoisier for the murder of Lord Wm. Russell : memoir of F. B. Courvoisier, Lord W. Russell's valet.

The trial of William Lord Russell, 1683. Mezzotint after G. Hayter.

An account of the confession of VVilliam Lord Russel : with the manner of his behaviour in prison, and the Christian speeches he made at the place of execution in Lincolns-Inn Fields, where he was beheaded for high-treason, against his Majesty. On Saturday the 21st. of July, 1683.

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An account of the confession of VVilliam Lord Russel : with the manner of his behaviour in prison, and the Christian speeches he made at the place of execution in Lincolns-Inn Fields, where he was beheaded for high-treason, against his Majesty. On Saturday the 21st. of July, 1683.