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A89403 A pair of spectacles for this purblinde nation with which they may see the Army and Parliaments like Simeon and Levi brethren in iniquity walk hand in hand together. Or A perspective to take a view of the Army, and Parliaments political combination in betraying their countryes priveledges. By H.M a true friend to this nations liberties. H. M. 1659 (1659) Wing M30; Thomason E986_9; ESTC R202953 8,339 16

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