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A88196 In the 150 page of the book called, An exact collection of the Parliaments remonstrances, declarations, &c. published by speciall order of the House of Commons, March 24. 1642 we find there a question answered fit for all men to take notice of in these times. Lilburne, John, 1614?-1657.; England and Wales. Parliament. 1645 (1645) Wing L2117; Thomason 669.f.10[33]; Thomason 669.f.10[43]; ESTC R210393 4,038 1

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