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A30533 A message for instruction to all the rulers, judges, and magistrates to whom the law is committed shewing what just government is, and how far the magisrates power reacheth, and what the sword of justice is to cut down, and what it is to defend ... / E.B. Burrough, Edward, 1634-1662. 1658 (1658) Wing B6013; ESTC R25317 21,754 32

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