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A65410 An answer to the late King James's declaration to all his pretended subjects in the Kingdom of England, dated at Dublin-Castle May 8, 1689 Welwood, James, 1652-1727. 1689 (1689) Wing W1299; ESTC R24610 16,973 14

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