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A95471 Tvvo petitions of the sequestred clergie of England and Wales. One, to the King's most excellent Majestie: the other, to Sir Thomas Fairfax. With the declaration of the generall, and his Councell of Warre thereupon. As also, his Majesties proclamation against intruding into other mens cures, and detaining their tythes. Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.; England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); England and Wales. Army. Council. 1647 (1647) Wing T3516; Thomason E400_36; ESTC R201766 4,609 8

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