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A28305 An essay towards carrying on the present war against France and other publick occasions as also for paying off all debts contracted in the same, or otherwise : and new-coyning of all our moneys, without charge to the great encrease of the honour, strength and wealth of the nation : humbly propos'd, for the Parliament's consideration and submitted to their great wisdom and love to their country, etc. / by John Blackwell ... Blackwell, John, fl. 1695. 1695 (1695) Wing B3093; ESTC R17371 12,305 33

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