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A66156 His Majesties most gracious letter to the Parliament of Scotland Together with the lord high commissioner and lord high chancellors speeches. William III, King of England, 1650-1702.; England and Wales, Sovereign (1694-1702 : William III) 1700 (1700) Wing W2372C; ESTC R222021 1,644 5

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