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  An ordinance of both houses of Parliament for the safeguard of the Parliament, tower and City of London, under the command of Serjeant Major Generall Skippon.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

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  England and Wales. Parliament.
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  Refers to order of Parliament, 12 January last, to place a guard about the tower under Maj. Gen. Skippon, commander of the Guards of Parliament. This has been done, and the guards posted at the end of Tower Street and ...
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  The forme of government of the kingdome of England collected out of the fundamental lawes and statutes of this kingdome : wherin is manifested the customary uses of the kings of England upon all occasions, either of marriage, peace or warre, to call their peeres and barons of the realme to be bartners [sic] in treatizes, and to give their judicious advice : the state and security of the whole kingdome depending upon such counsells and determinations : likewise the names of the kings and the times when such Parliaments were called, and the acts that passed upon those and the like occasions : Henry I, Iohn, Henry 3, Edward I, Edward 2, Edward 3, Richard 2, Henry 4, Henry 5, Henry 6, Edward 4, Henry 7, Henry 8 : published for the satisfaction of all those that desire to know the manner and forme of the government of the land, and the fundamentall lawes of the kingdome.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Cotton, Robert, Sir, 1571-1631.
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  Attributed to Robert Cotton. Cf. BLC. Reproduction of original in Thomason Collection, British Library.
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  A letter directed to Master Bridgeman, the fourth of Ianuary, and a letter inclosed in it, to one Master Anderton, were this day read and ordered to be entred To the worshipfull, and my much honoured friend Orlando Bridgeman Esquier, and a burgesse of the Parl. at his chamber at the Inner Temple, these present.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  R. E. aut
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  Advising Bridgeman to absent himself from Parliament, and to convey a letter to Mr. Anderton from R. E. Speaks of the impeachment of the five members and threatens the solicitor, Fynes, and Earl of Essex, Warwick, Say, ...
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  Many remarkeable passages from both Houses of Parliament from the 12 of May till this present concerning the great affaires of the whole kingdome : with many more passages of great consequence concerning Sir Edward Deering and divers other Kentish-men : and concerning a charge to be drawne up against them for their speedy tryall : with the examination of Mistresse Sanders, living at Ratcliffe, sister to Oneale, before the House of Commons the 12 of May, 1642 : also another examination by the honorable House of Commons concerning Sir Nicholas Cole and the inhabitants of Newcastle, May 13, 1642 : together with an order of both Houses of Parliament concerning the continuance of the terme at Westminster : likewise His Majesties letter to the gentry of Yorkshire, May 16, 1642.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I)
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  A news summary, to which are added the text of the order of "both Houses of Parliament," actually of the House of Lords and the text of the King's letter. Reproduction of original in Thomason Collection, British Library.
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  The new uotes of Parliament for the fvther secvring of those officers that are appointed for the ordering of the militia, May 1642
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Parliament.
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  Votes in support of the militia and the trained bands of the City of London. Imprint from Wing; cataloged copy cropped at foot. Copy imperfect; closely trimmed; cropped at foot with loss of imprint. Reproduction of the ...
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  The humble petition and resolution of the county of Essex (presented to the Right Honourable the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament, and read in both Houses the 17 of this present June, 1642 : with the answer thereunto annexed, and commanded by the Lords to be forthwith printed and published).
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Parliament. House of Lords. and England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.
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  Broadside. Caption title. Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
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  A letter from the Right Honourable Ferdinando, Lord Fairfax, Sir Hugh Cholmley, Sir Philip Stapleton, Sir Henry Cholmley, Committees of the Commons House of Parliament residing at York being a relation of all the passages at the great meeting at York, on Thursday the 12. of this instant May : with the names of those gentlemen that concurred with the king concerning a guard for his sacred person ... : also the free-holders protestation, inclosed in the letter from the said committee, to Master Speaker ... and the votes against removing the next term to York.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Fairfax, Ferdinando Fairfax, Baron, 1584-1648. ; Stapleton, Philip, Sir, 1603-1647. ; Cholmley, Hugh, Sir, 1600-1657. and Cholmley, Henry, Sir, 1609-1666.
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  "H. Elsing. Cler. Parl. Dom. Com." Reproduction of original in Bodleian Library.
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  September 29. 1642. The persons to whom the militia of the Citie of London is committed, for the safetie of the said Citie, have thought fit, and hereby declare.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

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  City of London (England). Committee for the Militia of London.
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  Imprint suggested by Wing. An order to the militia, directing what is to be done in the event of "any generall alarum by night or day.". Identified at reel 1785:3 as Wing P1668 (number cancelled). Reproductions of the ...
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  The names of such members of the Commons House of Parliament as have already subscribed in persuance of the act of Parliament, for the speedy reducing of the rebels, and the future peace and safety of this kingdome (a worke tending much to the glory of Almighty God, and the succour and reliefe of our distressed brethen in Ireland) : together with the summes they have severally under-written, viz. : also, a special order of the House of Commons, concerning the free offer of the county of Buckingham, shewing their great exceptance thereof, with their exceptance of such shires as shall doe the like, also shewing by what meanes they shall be repaid againe / ordered forthwith to be printed, H. Elsing-Clerc. Parl. Com.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.
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  Reproduction of original in Huntington Library. Broadside.
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  Two letters of note the one master speakers letter ordered by the honorable House of Commons to the high sheriffe and gentry of Yorke-shire : the other from the lords of the counsell in Ireland to the high court of Parliament here in England, &c.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Lenthall, William, 1591-1662. and Ireland. Lords Justices and Council.
  Description:
  First letter dated at end: 16 Martii, 1641. Attributed to William Lenthall. Cf. NUC pre-1956. Year of publication from Thomason Coll. Reproduction of original in Thomason Collection, British Library.
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  A moderate and most proper reply to a declaration, printed and published under His Maiesties name, December 8 intended against an ordinance of Parliament for assessing, but indeed animating and encouraging the malignants, and delinquents, in their violent courses, for the maintenance of themselves, and their malignant army.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Prynne, William, 1600-1669.
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  Attributed to William Prynne --Cf. NUC pre-1956 imprints. Imperfect: print show-through. Reproduction of original in the Huntington Library.
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  The most blessed and truest newes from Ireland, shewing, the fortunate successe of the Protestants, and Gods just vengance on the rebels. With a list of the Protestant commanders, and the chief of the rebels commanders, and the townes that the Protestants have relieved. With the humble petition of the baronets, esquires, ministers, gentlemen, freeholders, and others peacably affected in the County Palatine of Lancaster, to the Kings most Excellent Majesty. With His Majesties answer thereunto.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Barry, John, 17th cent. and Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.
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  "Blessed newes from Ireland" signed: John Barry. Item at reel 1861:26 incorrectly identified as Wing B973. Reproductions of original in Thomason Collection, British Library.
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  Propositions of accommodation for the composing of the present differences between His Majestie and the Parliament
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  To the Kings most excellent Maiestie the humble petition of the knights, ministers, gentry, free-holders, and many thousands of the inhabitants of the countie of Leicester, who assembled on the horse-fairlays ready to accompany this petition if, they should be required.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Imprint from Wing. Praying for a reconciliation between the King and Parliament. Dated: June the 18. With decorative elements at head of title and engraved border. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  To the kings most excellent Maiesty. The humble petition of the citizens of Yorke, delivered to His Majesty by the high sheriffe of Yorke.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  Initial. Imperfect: tightly bound, with loss of print. Reproduction of original in: Eton College. Library.
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  To the Kings Most Excellent Majesty Your Maiesties loyall, and peaceable subjects, the barronets, knights, esquires, free-holders, and other inhabitants of the county and town of Derby. Humbly crave leave, to shew and pray, as followeth.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  Dated by Steele: 9 April, 1642. Petitioners share the fears of the kingdom that the King's removal from Parliament will stop all reformation of grievances. Pray him to return and reside near Parliament, .. -- Steele. ...
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  To the Kings Most Excellent Maiesty The humble petition of the major, aldermen, and Common Councell of the City of London.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  City of London (England). Court of Common Council.
  Description:
  "Concerning Ireland, the five Members, etc."--Steele. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  The true list of His Majesties Navie Royall, and merchants ships, their names, captaines and lievtenants, their men, and burthens in every one, now setting forth for the guard of the narrow seas, and for Ireland, this yeare, 1642. Algernon Piercie, Earle of Northumberland, Lord Piercie, Lucie, Poynings, Fitz Paine, Bryan and Lattimer, Knight of the most noble order of the garter, and one of his Majesties most Honhurable [sic] Privie Councell, Lord high Admirall of England, and Lord Generall of his Majesties Navie Royall.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  Publication date from Wing. Another edition has title: A list of his Majesties Navie Royall, and merchants ships. Annotation on Thomason copy: "1641"; the '2' in '1642' in caption has been altered to "1". Reproduction of ...
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  Thankes to the Parliament.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  Verse - "Come let us cheere our hearts with lusty wine,". With engraved border. Reproduction of the originals in the British Library.
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  A speech spoken by Sr. Thomas Wroth knight, in the honourable House of Commons: vpon his delivery of a petition from the knights, gentlemen, and freeholders of the county of Somerset. February 25. 1642. Together with the petition of the said county then delivered.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Wroth, Thomas, Sir, 1584-1672.
  Description:
  Thomason E.200[34] has the caption title: "To the honourable the knights, citizens and burgesses of the House of Commons, now assembled in Parliament.". Annotation on Thomason copy: "1641". Reproduction of the original in ...
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  To the right honorable the house of peeres now assembled in Parliament The humble petition of the knights, gentlemen, freeholders and other inhabitants of the county of Oxford.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Parliament. House of Lords.
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  Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  The danger to England observed, upon its deserting the high court of Parliament. Humbly desired by all loyall and dutifull subjects to bee presented to his Most Excellent Majestie.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Parker, Henry, 1604-1652.
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  Anonymously published by Henry Parker. Annotation on Thomason copy: "by H: Parker". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  To the Right Honourable the Lords of the higher house of Parliament the humble petition of many thousands of the inhabitants of Norwich.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  Praying "that a strong navy be provided, the votes of Popish lords removed, and meanes be used to his Majesty that he will be pleased to returne." Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  To the right honorable the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament the humble petition and remonstrance of the nobility and gentry of the county of Yorke.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Desiring to know whether John Hotham's proceedings have the authority of the Parliament. Annotation on Thomason copy: "16 Aug:". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A true coppy of a letter from Chester concerning divers passages of the Lord Strange there, sent to a worthy gentleman, and read in the House of Commons.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  Imprint from Wing. Order to print signed: H. Elsinge, Cler. Parl. D. Com. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A question answered: how laws are to be understood, and obedience yeelded? Necessary for the present state of things, touching the militia.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  The King claims the disposing of the militia by law: the Parliament says the ordering of it is in them, in the presence of foreign invasion and Popish party at home. The Answer distinguishes between the equitable and literal ...
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  To the right honourable the Lords and Commons now in Parliament assembled the humble petition of the knights, gentry, ministers, and freeholders, of the county of Yorke, now net at the assizes there holden. Humble petition of the knights, gentry, ministers, and freeholders, of the county of Yorke, now net at the assizes there holden
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  Ordered to be printed: Martis 12 Aprilis 1642. By Jo. Browne Cler. Parliamentor. Having petitioned the King to come to terms with Parliament and received his answer, which we send you, we pray you to take such steps for ...
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  To the right Honourable the Lords and Commons assembled in the high Court of Parliament the humble repromission and resolution, of the captaines and souldiers of the trained bands, and other inhabitants of the county of Essex.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  Publication date from Wing. Declaring their loyalty to Parliament. With engraved border. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  Truths from Leicester and Notingham August 1, anno Dom. 1642.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  Includes a petition to the King at Leicester from "many women of the best rancke there." Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  To the most honourable the House of Peeres, and the honourable House of Commons assembled in Parliament. The humble petition of the baronets, justices, and gentlemen of the county of Devon at their generall sessions.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Parliament.
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  Place of publication suggested by Wing. Reproduction of original in the Trinity College Library (Dublin, Ireland).
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  To the right honorable assembly of knights, citizens, and burgesses of the House of Commons The humble petition of the inhabitants of the Citie and libertie of Westminster.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Place of publication from Wing. Praying for an "accomodation" between the King and Parliament. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  To the honourable the knights, citizens, and burgesses, in this present Parliament assembled The humble petition of the high sheriff, knights, esquires, gentlemen, ministers, freeholders, and inhabitants of the county of Sussex.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  To the Kings Most Excellent Majesty a petition presented to the Kings Majesty at York, the first of April, by the inhabitants of the county of Nottingham, and the county of the town of Nottingham, subscribed by 4540 hands of knights, esquiers [sic], gentlemen, freeholders, and the maior, aldermen, and other inhabitants of the town of Nottingham.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  Dated 1643 by Wing, but Steele dates 1642. Also, Thomason's copy bound with items from April 1642. Begs the King to remove evil counsellors who make him appear less amiable than he is; and to return to some place near ...
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  To the Kings most excellent Maiesty The humble petition of divers of your Majesties loyall subjects inhabiting the county of Bedford, amounting to the number of 3800.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Imprint from Wing. Praying for a reconciliation between the King and Parliament. With the King's Answer. -- Thomason Catalogue. Annotation on Thomason copy: "30 Decemb. 1642". Reproduction of the original in the British ...
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  To the Kings most Excellent Maiesty, the humble petition of many thousand citizens of great ranke and quality in the City of Westminster presented to his Maiestie at Yorke, May 25. 1642.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Praying for a reconciliation between the King and the Parliament. Publication date from Wing. With engraved border. Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  A copy of a list of all the cavalliers, and brave commanders of His Majesties marching Army vvith the number of captaines, in each severall regiment, and every regiment containing about a thousand soldiers.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: "nouemb: 12.". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  20. Januarii 1641. His Majesties letter to both Houses of Parliament.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) ; Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649. and England and Wales. Parliament.
  Description:
  With engraving of royal seal of Charles I at head of document. Reproductions of the originals in the British Library (Thomason Tracts), and the Bodleian Library (Early English books).
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  A copie of the petition presented to the Kings Majesty by the high sheriffe accompanied with many hundreds of gentlemen and free-holders of the county of Rutland, as his Majesty passed through their county towards Yorke: to which his Majesty was pleased graciously to promise an answer.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  Place of publication from Wing. Loyal prayers, regrets that the King withdraws himself from his great council in these times. Prays that he would vouchsafe his presence to Parliament. -- Steele. Dated by Steele 16 March, ...
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  A copy of the petition delivered to the King at Newark, in His Majesties passage to York, by divers of the inhabitants of the county of Lincoln.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  The petition presents regrets for misunderstandings fostered bewteen Parliament and the King by the Popish party. Prays for a reunion and that the King would reside near Parliament. Reproduction of the original in the ...
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  His Majesties declaration concerning leavies Charles R. ...
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.
  Description:
  Reproduction of original in the Union Theological Seminary Library, New York.
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