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A91784 The great and grievous oppression of the subject; exhibited in a remonstrance to the Parliament: wherein-is more particularly set forth, the unjust dealings of the two corporations of Hull and Headon in the county of York. By Robert Raikes Gent. Raikes, Robert, of Headon. 1659 (1659) Wing R138; Thomason E989_14; ESTC R208201 9,571 11

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