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A53403 Orders conceived and published by the Lord Major and aldermen of the city of London, concerning the infection of the plague City of London (England). Court of Aldermen.; City of London (England). Lord Mayor. 1665 (1665) Wing O397; ESTC R39821 5,594 15

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