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A94683 To the right worshipful our worthy patriots of our country of Cornwall, assembled at Truroe the 27th of December, anno, 1659 The humble remonstrance of us gentlemen, and free-holders of the county of Cornwall. 1660 (1660) Wing T1718; Thomason 669.f.23[13]; ESTC R211500 1,735 1

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