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A48282 Some considerations humbly proposed to the worthy members of Parliament, by Thomas Levingston Esquire, and Anne his wife, and William Powell, otherwise Hinson Esquire; concerning a petition and complaint against them by John Blount, and Mary Countess of Sterling his wife, and others, now under consideration before the honourable committee for receiving petitions Levingston, Thomas, Sir.; Levingston, Anne.; Powell, William. 1654 (1654) Wing L1825A; ESTC R217673 2,795 1

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