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A78498 Certain queries vpon the dissolving of the late Parliament: likewise, vpon the present proceedings of the army; and on the many adresses to them, by the militia-officers of the city, and others (as they say) the godly people: and pretendeth to our good old cause, in order to preserve our rights and liberties both civil and riligious [sic]. 1659 (1659) Wing C1746A; Thomason E980_14; ESTC R207749 4,314 8

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