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A85610 The gallant rights, Christian priviledges, solemn institutions of the sea-green order or The martial colours of the three grand Machabean nobles, viz. 1. Captain-Honesty, of the linage of David. II. Captain Justice, of the linage of Solomon. III. Captain Freedom, of the linage of Nehemiah. Being all up now in arms contra gentes, for a good people and a good Parliament, according to this their present declaration. 1648 (1648) Wing G173; Thomason 669.f.13[48]; ESTC R211075 1,892 1

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