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A66797 An appendix to The history of independency being a brief description of some few of Argyle's proceedings, before and since he joyned in confederacy with the independent junto in England : with a parallel betwixt him and Cromwell, and a caveat to all his seduced adherents.; History of independency. Appendix Walker, Clement, 1595-1651.; Walker, Clement, 1595-1651. Relations and observations, historical and politick, upon the Parliament. 1661 (1661) Wing W321; ESTC R205122 14,075 26

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