Selected quad for the lemma: england_n
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A80964
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An ordinance of explanation touching treasons
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England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell); England and Wales. Council of State.
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1654
(1654)
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Wing C7134A; Thomason 669.f.17[77]; ESTC R211787
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559
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