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A96413 The rights of the people concerning impositions, stated in a learned argument; with a remonstrance presented to the Kings most excellent Majesty, by the Honorable House of Commons, in the Parliament, An. Dom. 1610. Annoq; Regis Jac. 7. / By a late eminent judge of this nation. Whitelocke, James, Sir, 1570-1632.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. 1659 (1659) Wing W1995C; Thomason E1647_3; Thomason E2143_3 49,868 133

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