The true case of Mrs. Clerke: set forth by her brothers Sir Edward and Mr. Arthur [brace] Turnor. To which are added, all the depositions on that occasion. In answer to a scandalous pamphlet lately publish'd call'd 'Mrs. Clerke's case' / [Sir Edward Turnor].

Turnor, Edward, Sir, 1643-1721

Date:: [1718]

Credit: The true case of Mrs. Clerke: set forth by her brothers Sir Edward and Mr. Arthur [brace] Turnor. To which are added, all the depositions on that occasion. In answer to a scandalous pamphlet lately publish'd call'd 'Mrs. Clerke's case' / [Sir Edward Turnor]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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