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A82044 The declaration and proposals of the citizens of London concerning the Lord Generall Fairfax, and the armies entring, and quartering within the vvals of the said city; and the promise and protestation of the Common-Councell thereupou [sic]. With the answer and resolution of His Excellency to the said declaration and proposals; sent to the Right Honorable, the Lord Major, and court of aldermen. And His Excellencies further desires and declaration touching the said city, and the excize office. Signed, T. Fairfax. Together, vvith the proposals of the Army, eoncerning [sic] Major Gen. Brown, and the impeached members now under restraint; presented to the House of Commons by Col. VVhaley. And the answer of the House thereunto. Published by authority. Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.; England and Wales. Army.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. 1648 (1648) Wing D535; Thomason E476_6; ESTC R205471 3,195 8

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