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A84297 An experimentall essay touching the reformation of the lavves of England anno 1648. By an impartiall well-willer to the peace and well-beeing of all. Impartiall well-willer to the peace and well-beeing of all. 1648 (1648) Wing E3880; Thomason E459_20; ESTC R201915 5,321 12

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