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A86870 The humble representation and petition of divers vvel-affected gentlemen, free holders, and others of the county of Oxon Presented to the supream authority of the nation, the Commons in Parliament Assembled, April 6. 1649. VVith the speech of Mr. Butler at the delivery of the said petition, and the speakers answer thereunto. Butler, Mr., fl. 1649.; England and Wales. Parliament. 1649 (1649) Wing H3631; ESTC R229622 2,999 8

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