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The out-cries of the poor, oppressed, & imprisoned; or A safe way to free the poor of this city and the whole nation of England, from begging and starving. : Presented to the Council of Officers, Nov. 24. by William Pryor, and Thomas Turner. To which is annexed, A plea for the poor and helpless, against the enemies of their peace

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: 1659.
Call number: 235577
Creator: Pryor, William(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: 4to
Associated people: Turner, Thomas
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