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A88836 Two letters from Vice-Admiral John Lavvson, the one to the Right Honourable, the Lord Mayor of the City of London; to be communicated to the court of aldermen, and Common-Council of the said City. The other, to the Honorable the commissioners for the militia of the City of London. Dated December the 28. 1659. Lawson, John, Sir, d. 1665. 1659 (1659) Wing L721; Thomason 669.f.22[42]; ESTC R211413 1,109 1

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