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city_n citizen_n london_n mayor_n 9,097 5 11.2140 5 false
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A45047 The humble petition of the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Commons of the city of London in Common Council assembled as it was presented to His Majesty in council at Windsor, upon Monday the 18th of June, 1683 : together with the Lord Keeper's speech. City of London (England). Court of Common Council. 1683 (1683) Wing H3551; ESTC R660 2,973 11

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