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cause_n bear_v great_a king_n 1,542 5 3.5361 3 false
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A25486 Another extract of more letters sent out of Ireland, informing the condition of the kingdome as it now stands 1643 (1643) Wing A3258; ESTC R19326 56,423 64

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