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A04323 A supplication to the Kings most excellent Maiestie wherein, seuerall reasons of state and religion are briefely touched: not vnworthie to be read, and pondered by the lords, knights, and burgeses of the present Parliament, and other of all estates. Prostrated at his Highnes feete by true affected subiects. Colleton, John, 1548-1635.; England and Wales. Sovereign (1603-1625 : James I) 1604 (1604) STC 14432; ESTC S107663 42,852 54

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