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A92628 The Scotch design discovered in their late subtile declaration: laying open the falshood and deseit of their specious pretences therein. Together with the ground, rise, and progresse made, in this their present treasonable invasion of England. Written by a didligent observer of all transactions in Scotland, to his friends in England. And published to undeceive the people, seduced by their late deceitfull declaration. R. S. 1648 (1648) Wing S138; Thomason E454_9; ESTC R204989 2,917 8

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