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A30705 A just and true remonstrance of His Maiesties mines-royall in the principality of Wales presented by Thomas Bushell, Esquire, farmer of the said mines-royall to His Majestie. Bushell, Thomas, 1594-1674. 1641 (1641) Wing B6245; ESTC R30878 13,135 37

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