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cause_n great_a king_n people_n 5,231 5 4.6713 4 true
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A79222 Prince Charles his gracious resolution concerning the present affaires of this Kingdome, presented to His Sacred Maiesty by Doctor Duppa, Bishop of Salisbury, in a speech delivered in the Princes behalfe, for a sudden accomodation of peace between His Majesty, and his high court of Parliament. As also, His Highnesse humble request to His Maiesty, in behalfe of sundry commanders taken prisoners by the Kings army. Duppa, Brian, 1588-1662. 1642 (1642) Wing C3041; Thomason E83_31; ESTC R4331 3,967 9

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