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A30774 A letter from Mercvrivs Civicvs to Mercurius Rusticus, or, Londons confession but not repentance shewing that the beginning and the obstinate pursuance of this accursed horrid rebellion is principally to be ascribed to that rebellious city. Butler, Samuel, 1612-1680. 1643 (1643) Wing B6324; ESTC R5573 26,143 35

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