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Plain English to the Parliament and army, and to the rest of the people. To convince the obstinate. Undeceive the simple. Vindicate the innocent. Settle the wavering. / By John Redingstone. January 12. 1648. ; Imprimatur Gilbert Mabbot.
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Redingstone, John.
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1649
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Wing R664; Thomason E538_4; ESTC R21717
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