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city_n citizen_n london_n mayor_n 9,097 5 11.2140 5 false
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A93823 The State of the city of London, and their humble desires upon the bill for restoring their charters and liberties 1690 (1690) Wing S5316B; ESTC R42892 3,692 5

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