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truth_n hear_v know_v see_v 3,553 5 3.1221 3 true
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A45384 Truth's discovery, or, The Cavaliers case clearly stated by conscience and plain-dealing presented to the honorable commissioners, and all the truly loyall and indigent officers, and souldiers ... / written by Capt. Charles Hammond ... Hammond, Charles, 17th cent. 1664 (1664) Wing H498; ESTC R9595 13,773 24

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