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A96775 A suddain flash timely discovering, some reasons wherefore, the stile of Protector, should not be deserted by these nations, with some other things, by them very considerable. It was first made visible, the fourth day, after the author heard it reported, that the Lord Protector, had waved the title of King. / By Britans remembrancer. Wither, George, 1588-1667. 1657 (1657) Wing W3195; Thomason E1584_3; ESTC R204088 37,311 75

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