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A87928 A letter from a grave gentleman once a member of this House of Commons, to his friend, remaining a member of the same House in London. Concerning his reasons why he left the House, and concerning the late treaty. Grave gentleman once a member of this House of Commons. 1643 (1643) Wing L1403; Thomason E102_13; ESTC R21285 19,142 24

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