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A70124 Proposals to the honourable House of Commons, by John Goodwin, gent. How to raise four millions in five years; or eight hundred thousand pounds per annum, without demanding, distraining, or receiving one penny in money from the subject: demonstrated thus Goodwin, John, Captain. 1696 (1696) Wing G1213B; ESTC R220651 1,226 1

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