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A96838 Sober sadnes: or Historicall observations vpon the proceedings, pretences, & designs of a prevailing party in both Houses of Parliament. With the resolution of all loyall subjects, and true Protestants of the Church of England thereupon. Womock, Laurence, 1612-1685. 1643 (1643) Wing W3352; Thomason E94_28; ESTC R8232 37,456 54

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