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A32283 His Majesties gracious speech together with the lord keeper's to both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday the 13th of October, 1675 England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II); Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685.; England and Wales. Parliament. 1675 (1675) Wing C3082; ESTC R21632 3,626 14

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