Selected quad for the lemma: lord_n
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A31591
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Englands wants, or, Several proposals probably beneficial for England humbly offered to the consideration of all good patriots in both houses of Parliament / by a true lover of his country.
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Chamberlayne, Edward, 1616-1703.
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1667
(1667)
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Wing C1839; ESTC R24257
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