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A41855 The great and ancient charter of the Cinque-Ports of our lord the King, and the members of the same Cinque Ports (Association); England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II). aut 1682 (1682) Wing G1632; ESTC R215891 50,885 142

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