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A80509 The copy of a most pithy and pious letter, vvritten by a faithfull subject of this kingdom, to James Usher Archbishop of Armagh, to perswade our king to return with speed in peace to his Parliament. Published by authority. Faithfull subject of this kingdom.; Ussher, James, 1581-1656. 1645 (1645) Wing C6178; Thomason E292_20; ESTC R200149 4,112 8

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