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A92865 A second view of the Army remonstrance. Or Justice done to the Armie. Wherein their principles are new model'd, brought out of obscurity into clearer light. By which the Army and the whole kingdome are under the conduct of the spirit of God, led out of a wildernesse to the view of a Canaan. / Dedicated to the Generall, and the Councel of War. By William Sedgwick. Sedgwick, William, 1609 or 10-1669? 1648 (1648) Wing S2389; Thomason E477_20; ESTC R203531 33,932 41

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