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A92860 Animadversions upon a letter and paper, first sent to His Highness by certain gentlemen and others in VVales: and since printed, and published to the world by some of the subscribers. By one whose desire and endeavor is, to preserve peace and safety, by removing offence and enmity. Sedgwick, William, 1609 or 10-1669? 1656 (1656) Wing S2383; Thomason E865_5; ESTC R203530 87,657 113

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