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A96414 A learned and necessary argument to prove that each subject hath a propriety in his goods shewing also the extent of the kings prerogative in impositions upon the goods of merchants exported and imported out of and into this kingdome : together with a remonstrance presented to the Kings Most Excellent Majesty by the Honourable House of Commons in the Parliament holden anno dom. 1610, annoq[ue] regis Jacobi, 7 / by a late learned judge of this kingdome. Whitelocke, James, Sir, 1570-1632.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. 1641 (1641) Wing W1995aA; ESTC R42765 49,132 72

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