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A92861 Justice upon the armie remonstrance. Or A rebuke of that evill spirit that leads them in their counsels and actions. With a discovery of the contrariety and enmity in their waies, to the good spirit and minde of God. Dedicated to the Generall, and the Councel of War. By William Sedgwick. Sedgwick, William, 1609 or 10-1669? 1648 (1648) Wing S2385; Thomason E475_34; ESTC R204449 51,573 59

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