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Sir Richard Leatherham

A barrister and Solicitor-General in the trial.

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Also known as Sir Richard, Sir Richard Leatherham, Leatherham

First appearance: lxii what the four lawyers thought about it

Sir Richard Leatherham first appears in 0061 lxii what the four lawyers thought about it.

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