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A56174 The humble petition of Mr. Prynne, late exile, and close prisoner in the isle of Iersey presented to the Honorable, the knights, citizens and burgesses, of the Commons House of Parliament. Prynne, William, 1600-1669. 1641 (1641) Wing P3981; ESTC R5106 4,226 14

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