Selected quad for the lemma: england_n
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A11674
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A Remonstrance concerning the present troubles from the meeting of the Estaees [sic] of Scotland, Aprill 16. unto the Parliament of England.
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Scotland. Parliament.
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1640
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STC 21928; ESTC R212142
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