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A71289 A compendious view of the late tumults & troubles in this kingdom by way of annals for seven years viz, from the beginning of the 30th to the end of the 36th year of the reign of His Late Majesty King Charles II of blessed memory / by J.W. Esq. Wright, James, 1643-1713. 1685 (1685) Wing W3692; ESTC R5955 83,596 239

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