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Arbitrary-power lately exercised: or, A true narrative of a late injurious proceeding of some of the commissioners for indempnity. : Humbly presented unto the Parliament of England, with request of redresse, /

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Main Author:	Ball, William
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[London? : publisher not identified, 1652?]
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	Great Britain > History > Commonwealth and Protectorate, 1649-1660 > Early works to 1800. England and Wales. > Parliament. > Commissioners for Indempnity > Early works to 1800. Land tenure > England > Early works to 1800. Broadsides > England > 17th century.
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