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A67624 An answer to certain observations of W. Bridges, concerning the present warre against His Majestie whereby hee pretends to justifie it against that hexapla of considerations, viz. theologicall, historicall, legall, criticall, melancholy, and foolish : wherein, as he saith, it is look't upon by the squint-eyed multitude. Warmstry, Thomas, 1610-1665. 1643 (1643) Wing W879; ESTC R38489 56,563 74

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