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city_n penny_n pound_n shilling_n 22,719 5 13.6986 5 true
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A74371 An act for the more frequent preaching of the Gospel, and better maintenance of the ministers in the City of Bristol. England and Wales. 1650 (1650) Thomason E1060_92; ESTC R208837 1,675 4

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