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A47919 A short view of some remarkable transactions, leading to the happy settlement of these nations under the government of our lawfull and gracious soveraign, Charl[e]s the II, whom God preserve by Roger L'Estrange.; Apology, with a short view of some late remarkable transactions L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704. 1660 (1660) Wing L1308; ESTC R3427 82,740 128

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