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A35045 A letter to a freind [sic] shewing the illegall proceedings of the two houses of Parliament and observing God's aversenesse to their actions, which caused the authours returne to the king and his alleagiance. Cowley, Abraham, 1618-1667. 1645 (1645) Wing C7; ESTC R13193 10,170 22

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