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A49060 By the mayor To the aldermen of the [blank] ward we charge and command you, that upon Saint Thomas day the Apostle next coming, you do hold your wardmote, and that you have afore us at our general court of aldermen to be holden [blank] the Monday next after the Feast of Epiphany next coming, ... City of London (England). Lord Mayor. 1669 (1669) Wing L2883R; ESTC R213716 6,245 3

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