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A84747 Four petitions to His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax: viz. I. From the inhabitants of the county of Essex, presented to his Excellency at the late rendezvous at Triplo-heath. II. From the inhabitants of the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk, presented to his Excellency at St. Albans, 12 June present. III. From the inhabitants of the county of Buckingham, presented to his Excellency at S. Albans, 15 June present. IV. From the inhabitants of the county of Hertford, presented to his Excellency at S. Albans, 16 June present. Also a speech made to his Excellency at the delivery of the petition for Buckingham, by the presenter. Published at the earnest desire of the petitioners, and for the general satisfaction of the kingdom. 1647 (1647) Wing F1665; Thomason E393_7; ESTC R201591 5,700 16

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