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A87908 Treason arraigned, in answer to Plain English; being a trayterous, and phanatique pamphlet, which was condemned by the Counsel of State, suppressed by authority; and the printer declared against by proclamation. It is directed to the Lord General Monck, and the officers of his army, &c. L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704. 1660 (1660) Wing L1318A; Thomason E1019_14; ESTC R203945 22,391 35

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