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A94677 To the Right Honourable, the supreme authority of this nation, the Commons of England in Parliament assembled. The humble petition of firm and constant friends to the Parliament and Common-wealth, presenters and promoters of the large petition of September 11. MDCXLVIII. England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. 1649 (1649) Wing T1710; Thomason 669.f.13[73]; ESTC R211160 3,545 1

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