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A87887 The fanatique powder-plot, or The design of the Rumpers and their adherents, to destroy both Parliament and people. VVith a caution against forged intelligence. L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704. 1660 (1660) Wing L1247A; ESTC R211749 1,708 1

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