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A08939 The case of shipmony briefly discoursed, according to the grounds of law, policie, and conscience and most humbly presented to the censure and correction of the High Court of Parliament, Nov. 3. 1640. Parker, Henry, 1604-1652. 1640 (1640) STC 19216; ESTC S114002 21,342 52

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