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A76521 The sentinels remonstrance or, A vindication of the souldiers to the people of this Common-wealth, &c. laying open the manifold wrongs, abuses, and cheats put upon them, and the people who have duely payd their taxes, to the enriching of some, the severall clamities and ruine both of people and souldiery. / By W.B. W. B. 1659 (1659) Wing B228; Thomason 669.f.21[46]; ESTC R211212 1,857 1

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