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A75549 Arguments inviting all faithfull marriners to ingage cheerfully in Englands honourable and just cause, against the Irish rebells and their adherents, now robbing at sea, and about to invade this nation. 1649 (1649) Wing A3645; Thomason 669.f.14[19]; ESTC R211102 2,577 1

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