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A47805 L'Estrange his apology with a short view of some late and remarkable transactions leading to the happy settlement of these nations under the government of our lawfull and gracious soveraign Charles the II whom God preserve / by R. L. S.; Apology, with a short view of some late remarkable transactions L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704. 1660 (1660) Wing L1200; ESTC R6545 90,755 142

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