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A31898 His Majesties declaration to the ministers, free-holders, farmers, and substantiall copy-holders of the county of York assembled by His Majesties speciall summons at Haworth-Moor, near the city of York, on Friday the 3 of June, 1642. England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649. 1642 (1642) Wing C2283; ESTC R43082 2,455 1

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