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A94227 Tvvo speeches in Parliament of the right honourable William, Lord Vicount Say and Seale Mr. of his Majesties Court of Wards and Liveries, and one of his Majesties most honourable Privie Councell, the first upon the bill against bishops power in civill affaires and courts of judicature. The other a declaration of himself touching the liturgie, and separation. Saye and Sele, William Fiennes, Viscount, 1582-1662. 1641 (1641) Wing S795; ESTC R230189 10,162 16

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