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A96540 The declaration of His Highnes William Henry, by the grace of God Prince of Orange, &c. of the reasons inducing him, to appear in armes in the kingdome of England, for preserving of the Protestant religion, and for restoring the lawes and liberties of England, Scotland and Ireland.; Declaration of His Highness William Henry, by the grace of God, Prince of Orange ... of the reasons inducing him to appear in arms for preserving of the Protestant religion and for restoring the laws and liberties of the ancient kingdom of Scotland William III, King of England, 1650-1702. 1688 (1688) Wing W2328; ESTC R220170 11,912 4

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