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A28914 Manifest truth, or, An inversion of truths manifest containing a narration of the proceedings of the Scottish army, and a vindication of the Parliament and kingdome of England from the false and injurious aspersions cast on them by the author of the said manifest. Bowles, Edward, 1613-1662. 1646 (1646) Wing B3873; ESTC R19508 56,538 84

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