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A35086 A declaration of His Highnes the Lord Protector for a day of publick thanksgiving with an order of His Highness Council in Scotland for the government thereof for a day of publick thanksgiving in Scotland. England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell); Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658. 1658 (1658) Wing C7068; ESTC R25359 4,180 11

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