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A83680 A declaration of the Commons of England assembled in Parliament, expressing their reasons for the adnulling and vacating of these ensuing votes. 15 Januarii, 1648. / Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that this declaration and votes be forthwith printed and published. H: Scobel, Cler. Parl. D. Com. England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. 1649 (1649) Wing E2560; Thomason E538_23; ESTC R206053 8,378 17

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