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A44836 Some cautions offered to the consideration of those who are to chuse members to serve in the ensuing Parliament; Cautions to those who are to chuse members to serve in Parliament Halifax, George Savile, Marquis of, 1633-1695. 1695 (1695) Wing H322; ESTC R11626 18,231 34

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