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A34703 An answer made by command of Prince Henry to certain propositions of warre and peace delivered to His Highnesse by some of his military servants whereunto is adjoyned The French charity, or, An essay written in French by an English gentleman, upon occasion of Prince Harcourt's coming into England, and translated into English by F.S.J.E. Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631.; Evelyn, John, 1620-1706. French charity. 1655 (1655) Wing C6477; ESTC R32525 69,823 112

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