Selected quad for the lemma: duty_n
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A47693
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Mr. Speakers speech before the King in the Lords House of Parliament July the third 1641 concerning the passing of three bills viz : poll-money, star-chamber and high commission.
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England and Wales. Parliament.; Lenthall, William, 1591-1662.
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Wing L1080; ESTC R11632
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