Selected quad for the lemma: england_n
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B01877
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A lette[r] from a gentleman in the country, to a member of the House of Commons in England; in reference to the votesof the 14th of December, 97. Relating to the trade of Ireland. Together with an answer to the said letter. / By Sir F. B.
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F. B.
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1698
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Wing B62; ESTC R170408
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