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cause_n good_a true_a work_n 3,594 5 6.0209 4 true
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A45015 The Humble petition of the citizens of London intended to be presented to the right honourable, the lord mayor, aldermen, and commons, in Common-Council assembled. 1679 (1679) Wing H3489A; ESTC R36805 1,060 1

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