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A93511 Some queries propounded to the Common-Councell, and citizens of London, concerning the armies demand of having the militia of London of the 4th of May changed. Wherein the unreasonablenesse and great danger of that proposall, and the justifiablenesse of the cities refusall both in law and conscience, are fully demonstrated. 1647 (1647) Wing S4561A; Thomason E400_26; ESTC R201757 10,141 15

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