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A38440 Englands thankfulnesse, or, An Humble remembrance presented to the Committee for Religion in the High Court of Parliament with thanksgiving for that happy pacification betweene the two kingdomes by a faithfull well-wisher to this church and nation. 1642 (1642) Wing E3057; ESTC R28612 13,889 20

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