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... Sir Edward Coke appeared as one of the repre- sentatives of Leskard , in Cornwall . His character , age , and experience , added to the ability and zeal with which he devoted himself to the service of the country ... SIR EDWARD COKE . 29.
... Sir Edward Coke appeared as one of the repre- sentatives of Leskard , in Cornwall . His character , age , and experience , added to the ability and zeal with which he devoted himself to the service of the country ... SIR EDWARD COKE . 29.
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... Sir Edward Coke openly denounced the favourite as the cause of all their mis- fortunes . A singular picture of this debate has been preserved in a contemporary letter , which proves the earnest feelings with which the popular speakers ...
... Sir Edward Coke openly denounced the favourite as the cause of all their mis- fortunes . A singular picture of this debate has been preserved in a contemporary letter , which proves the earnest feelings with which the popular speakers ...
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... Sir Edward's sons , such of the manu- scripts as could be found were returned to his family , but the will was never recovered . * By his first wife , Sir Edward Coke had seven sons and three daughters ; by his second wife , two ...
... Sir Edward's sons , such of the manu- scripts as could be found were returned to his family , but the will was never recovered . * By his first wife , Sir Edward Coke had seven sons and three daughters ; by his second wife , two ...
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