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A30526 Good counsel and advice rejected by disobedient men and the dayes of Oliver Cromwells visitation passed over, and also of Richard Cromwel his son ... Burrough, Edward, 1634-1662.; Fox, George, 1624-1691. 1659 (1659) Wing B6006; ESTC R14571 52,431 64

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