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A44822 A seasonable address to both Houses of Parliament concerning the succession, the fears of popery, and arbitrary government by a true Protestant, and hearty lover of his country. Halifax, George Savile, Marquis of, 1633-1695. 1681 (1681) Wing H320; ESTC R12054 18,610 20

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