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A51057 The English ballance weighing the reasons of Englands present conjunction with France against the Dutch vvith some observes upon His Majesties declaration of liberty to tender consciences. McWard, Robert, 1633?-1687. 1672 (1672) Wing M232; ESTC R18026 79,957 111

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