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An historical account of some things relating to the nature of the English government and the conceptions which our fore-fathers had of it with some inferences thence made for the satisfaction of those who scruple the Oath of allegiance to King William and Queen Mary.
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Whitby, Daniel, 1638-1726.
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Wing W1729; ESTC R8904
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