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A89199 A model of a democraticall government, humbly tendered to consideration, by a friend and wel-wisher to this Common-wealth. Friend and wel-wisher to this common-wealth. 1659 (1659) Wing M2315; Thomason E995_9; ESTC R207804 4,246 11

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