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A40016 A letter sent to the right honourable Edward Earle of Manchester, Speaker pro tempore in the House of Peers. Wherein are truly stated, and reported some differences of a high nature, betweene the high and mighty Prince Charles, Duke of Lorrayne, &c. And the two honourable Houses of Parliament. Fortescue, Anthony. 1648 (1648) Wing F1611D; ESTC R213746 4,714 12

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