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A97106 Some observations on the late dangerous petition presented to the House of Commons, September 11. 1648. Walwyn, William, 1600-1681, attributed name. 1648 (1648) Wing W691C; Thomason E464_19; Thomason E464_19*; ESTC R203707 20,999 28

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