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A91189 A full declaration of the true state of the secluded members case. In vindication of themselves, and their privileges, and of the respective counties, cities and boroughs for which they were elected to serve in Parliament, against the vote of their discharge, published in print, Jan. 5. 1659. by their fellow members. Compiled and published by some of the secluded members, who could meet with safety and conveniencie, without danger of a forcible surprize by Red-coats. Prynne, William, 1600-1669. 1660 (1660) Wing P3965; Thomason E1013_22; ESTC R22149 44,193 60

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