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A47883 A memento, directed to all those that truly reverence the memory of King Charles the martyr and as passionately wish the honour, safety, and happinesse of his royall successour, our most gratious sovereign Charles the II : the first part / by Roger L'Estrange. L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704. 1662 (1662) Wing L1270; ESTC R19958 132,463 266

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