Selected quad for the lemma: city_n
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A94557
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To the Lord Mayor and Court of Aldermen of the City of London.
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City of London (England). Lord Mayor.; City of London (England). Court of Aldermen.
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1682
(1682)
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Wing T1563A; ESTC R213567
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