Selected quad for the lemma: truth_n
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A35160
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Truth brought to light, or, The corrupt practices of some persons at court laid open whereby Their Majesties and the kingdom have been prejudiced near one hundred and fifty thousand pounds this year; besides other evils that have and do attend it.
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Crosfeild, Robert.
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1694
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Wing C7247; ESTC R29667
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