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A38372 England undeceived in answer to a late pamphlet (intituled, Some ways for raising of money, humbly offered to the consideration of the Parliament, by a person of quality) : humbly presented to the same Parliament / by an English gentleman of Ireland. English gentleman of Ireland.; Person of quality. Some ways for raising of money. 1691 (1691) Wing E2936; ESTC R11034 15,471 22

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