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england_n according_a king_n kingdom_n 2,565 5 5.6188 4 false
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A45604 A Remonstrance to the kingdome, or, An appeale to conscience, as thou wilt answer it at the dreadful day of judgement, whether it be lawfull to take up arms? &c. written by J.H. souldier. J. H., souldier. 1643 (1643) Wing H80; ESTC R14421 4,108 8

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