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A13968 To the Kings most excellent Maiestie. The humble petition of two sisters the Church and Common-wealth: for the restoring of their ancient commons and liberties, which late inclosure with depopulation, vncharitably hath taken away: containing seuen reasons as euidences for the same. Trigge, Francis, 1547?-1606. 1604 (1604) STC 24280; ESTC S119477 42,513 118

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