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A58835 The Scottish mist dispel'd: or, A cleare reply to the prevaricating answer of the Commissioners of the kingdome of Scotland, to both Houses of Parliament; upon the new propositions for peace. And the foure bills sent to his Majesty, 1647. By an English covenanter English covenanter. 1648 (1648) Wing S2096A; ESTC R203524 33,757 25

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