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A52302 The present interest of England, or, A confutation of the Whiggish conspiratours anti-monyan principle shewing from reason and experience the ways to make the government safe, the king great, the people happy, money plentifull, and trade flourish. Nalson, John, 1638?-1686. 1683 (1683) Wing N111; ESTC R16235 30,815 50

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