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A60229 The second part of The minister of state Written by Monsieur de Silhon, secretary to the late Cardinal Richelieu. Englished by H. H.; Ministre d'estat. Part 2. English. Silhon, sieur de (Jean), 1596?-1667.; Herbert, Henry, Sir, 1595-1673. 1663 (1663) Wing S3782A; ESTC R217588 210,755 207

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