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A26560 An Agreement prepared for the people of England and the places therewith incorporated, for a secure and present peace, upon grounds of common right, freedom and safety also, a declaration of the General Councel of Officers, concerning the same : with a petition of His Excellency and the said General Councel, presented therewith, Saturday, January 20, England and Wales. Army. 1649 (1649) Wing A783; ESTC R8102 15,596 36

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