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A32015 A part of the late King's answer to the humble petition and advice of both Houses of Parliament sent unto His Majesty with nineteen propositions the second of June, 1642 printed at the request and charge of Sir Francis Nethersole knight, for the setling [sic] of the mindes of all the good people of this kingdom in the love of the ancient legal form of government, whosoever may become the governor thereof ; with two letters of the said Sir Francis Nethersole, one already printed before his project for an equitable and lasting peace, and the other a written letter therewith sent to divers persons, never before printed. Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.; Nethersole, Francis, Sir, 1587-1659. 1659 (1659) Wing C2536; ESTC R29200 8,404 17

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