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A75327 The wonder, or, Propositions for a safe and well-grounded peace. Proposed by a Parliament man, full of honour, honesty, and satisfaction, and most worthy to be pursued, and embraced by all patriots and true-hearted Englishmen. Anderson, Henry, b. 1581 or 2. 1648 (1648) Wing A3095; Thomason E453_46; ESTC R204979 2,604 6

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