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A87132 A discourse upon this saying: the spirit of the nation is not yet to be trusted with liberty; lest it introduce monarchy, or invade the liberty of conscience. Harrington, James, 1611-1677. 1659 (1659) Wing H813; Thomason E983_12; ESTC R202588 9,683 16

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