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A modest apology for my own conduct

Lyttelton, George Lyttelton baron (1709-1773)

1748

"Erroneously ascribed to Lyttelton."--Dict. nat. biog., v. 34, p. 373.

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A just and modest vindication of the proceedings of the two last Parliaments

Ferguson, Robert (1714); Sidney, Algernon (1622-1683); Jones, Sir William (1631-1682); Somers, John Somers baron (1651-1716)

[1681]

Two different states of this work exist, Wing does not differentiate. This one, p.1, line 3 of text "Months"; page 3 signature A2, the A is beneath the "l" of "Feel", and p.48, second paragraph, last ...

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A modest vindication of Titus Oates, the Salamanca-doctor from perjury, or, An essay to demonstrate him only forsworn in several instances

Elliot, Adam (1700); Miscellaneous Pamphlet Collection(Library of Congress)

1682

Signatures: [A1] B-O². Errata on p. 47. With: Charnock, Robert. The tryals and condemnation of Robert Charnock, Edward King, and Thomas Keyes. London : Printed for Samuel Heyrick..., 1696 -- Frie...

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The re-representation, or, A modest search after the great plunderers of the nation : being a brief enquiry into two weighty particulars, necessary at this time to be known, viz. I. Who they are that have plundered the nation. II. Why they are not detected and punished

Defoe, Daniel (1661?-1731)

1711

Anonymous. Generally attributed to Defoe, although not listed in Moore. Issue with a comma after "known" on t.p.; p. 11, line 25 has "against"; p. 20, line 12 has "publick." Cf. ESTC (T066268 and T0...

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A letter from the Lord Lambert and other officers to General Monck, inviting the officers under his command to subscribe the representation and petition presented to the Parliament the day before. With a modest and Christian answer thereunto by General Monck, (deserving perpetuall honour) importing their refusall to joyne in that design, as being a breach of trust, and of danger to the Common-wealth

Lambert, John (1619-1683); Albemarle, George Monck Duke of (1608-1670)

1659

Letter from Lambert, October 5, 1659; answer from General Monck, October 13. The first letter includes as signatories besides Lambert, John Disborowe [i.e. Desborough], William Packer, John Mason, R...

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