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A79485 An additionall remonstrance to the valiant and wel-deserving souldier, and the rest of the creditors of the common-wealth: concerning the publick faith; souldiers arrears; and other publick debts, and grievances of the nation. With a little friendly touch to L:Coll: Iohn Lilburne. Written by Samuel Chidley of London Gent. Chidley, Samuel. 1653 (1653) Wing C3834; Thomason E702_17; Thomason E711_7; ESTC R207323 12,740 20

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