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A91239 The petition of right of the free-holders and free-men of the kingdom of England: humbly presented to the Lords and Commons (their representatives and substitutes) from whom they expect a speedy and satisfactory answer, as their undoubted liberty and birth-right. Prynne, William, 1600-1669. 1648 (1648) Wing P4029; Thomason E422_9 14,940 23

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