Selected quad for the lemma: friend_n
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A25780
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An argument, proving that a small number of regulated forces established during the pleasure of Parliament cannot damage our present happy establishment, and that it is highly necessary in our present circumstances to have the matter fully determined being considerations upon what has been objected against standing armies in general.
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1698
(1698)
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Wing A3634; ESTC R12991
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