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Severall proposals for the generall good of the Common-wealth. : With the grounds and reasons thereof. Seriously propounded out of a reall desire of a firm establishment of the peace and liberties of the Common-wealth.

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Published:	London : Printed for Stephen Daguall, bookseller at Alsbury, 1651.
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Subjects:	Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, > Baron, > 1612-1671 > Early works to 1800. Courts > England > Early works to 1800. Great Britain > Politics and government > 1649-1660 > Early works to 1800. Great Britain > History > Commonwealth and Protectorate, 1649-1660 > Early works to 1800.
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A winding-sheet for the rebels at Westminster. : A grave as deep as Hell for Fairfax and his Army. With a whip and a bell, for the Satanicall hyrelings of the Synod. /
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To the Right Honorable Thomas Lo: Fairfax, general of the Army, and the councel of officers under his command. : A sincere and respective manifestation of the judgements of ministers of the Gospel within the county of Essex, concerning your present proceedings against the King, the secluded members of Parliament, and some materiall overtures in the agreement of the people, lately published by your appointment.
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A true and perfect relation of the condition of those noblemen and gentlemen in Colchester: and of their reason in yeilding up the said towne to the Lord Fairfax.
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