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A92623 The address to the King. The humble representation of the Lords and Commissioners of shires and burroughs of the kingdom of Scotland undersubscribers, and members of this current parliament now adjourned till the eighth of October next. Scotland. Lords and commissioners of shires and boroughs. 1689 (1689) Wing S1364A; ESTC R231546 2,906 4

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