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A80787 Irelands ingratitude to the Parliament of England. Or, A remonstrance of Colonell Crawfords, shewing the Jeuiticall [sic] plots against the Parliament, which was the onely cause he left his imployment there. Die Sabbathi, Feb. 3. 1643. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that Colonell Crawfords remonstrance be printed and published. H. Elsinge Cler. Parl. D. Com. Crawford, Lawrence, 1611-1645.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. 1644 (1644) Wing C6864; Thomason E33_28; ESTC R22835 4,959 15

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