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A46383 The iust man in bonds, or, Lieut. Col. John Lilburne close prisoner in Newgate, by order of the House of Lords Walwyn, William, 1600-1681.; Lilburne, John, 1614?-1657. 1646 (1646) Wing J1234; ESTC R186225 4,599 5

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