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A84320 The serious representation of Col. VViliam Eyre prisoner in the castle at Oxford; tendred to the consideration of the Parliament, army, and kingdom, for the clearing of his innocency, and manifesting his integrity toward the freedom of the nation, and establishment of the just power of Parliaments equally representing the people. Eyre, William, 1612 or 13-1670. 1649 (1649) Wing E3945A; ESTC R176902 6,540 8

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