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A22757 His Majesties declaration: to all his loving subjects, of the causes which moved him to dissolve the last Parliament. Published by His Majesties speciall command England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I); Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.; Finch of Fordwich, John Finch, Baron, 1584-1660. 1640 (1640) STC 9262; ESTC R212833 13,649 60

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