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A91195 An humble remonstrance to his His Maiesty, against the tax of ship-money imposed, laying open the illegalitie, abuse, and inconvenience thereof. Prynne, William, 1600-1669. 1641 (1641) Wing P3983; Thomason E207_3; ESTC R209840 30,545 71

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