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A78370 The Catholikes petition to Prince Rupert. Shewing [brace] the ground of their griefe. The force of their constancie. And their hopes of recovery. VVith a draught of a proclamation presented to his Highnesse, for the more speedy recruting his army, destroying the Protestants, and gaining a crowne. 1644 (1644) Wing C1499; Thomason E4_4; ESTC R4212 6,304 8

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