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A88636 The speech of the right honourable Sir Thomas Lane, Kt Lord-Mayor elect for the city of London, at Guild-Hall, upon Michaelmas-day. 1694 Lane, Thomas, Sir, 1652-1709. 1694 (1694) Wing L341A; ESTC R230372 693 2

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