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A67537 An encovragement to warre, or, Bellvm Parliamentale shewing the unlawfulnesse of the late Bellum Episcopale : as also the justnesse of this present expedition for the defence of this kingdom : with the illegall, rebellious, trayterous, barbarous, and bloody proceedings and intentions of the cavaliers : lately published at the request of a friend / by John Ward ... Ward, John, fl. 1642-1643. 1642 (1642) Wing W776; ESTC R13934 10,549 21

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