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A96391 The copie of a letter sent out of the Netherlands, to a gentleman in England touching the present distempers of this kingdome, or some particular relations how the affaires goe in England, observed by the Netherlands. Waersegger, Abraham. 1642 (1642) Wing W192; Thomason 669.f.6[36]; ESTC R212375 1,889 1

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