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A81433 A dialogue betwixt Sir George Booth, and Sir John Presbyter, at their first meeting near Chester, upon the rendezvousing of the Army: wherein, most of the machinations depending upon that affair, are discovered. Delamer, George Booth, Baron, 1622-1684.; Presbyter, John, Sir. 1659 (1659) Wing D1354; Thomason E995_22; ESTC R207809 4,958 8

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