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A90251 Vox plebis, or, The peoples out-cry against oppression, injustice, and tyranny. Wherein the liberty of the subject is asserted, Magna Charta briefly but pithily expounded. Lieutenant Colonell Lilburne's sentence published and refuted. Committees arraigned, goalers condemned, and remedies provided. Overton, Richard, fl. 1646. 1646 (1646) Wing O636A; Thomason E362_20; ESTC R201218 54,600 73

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