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A57319 The right of the citizens of London to elect sheriffs in their common-hall, proved, from the custom of our ancestors, from their charters, history, antient acts of Parliament, judgments and resolutions of many learned judges 1700 (1700) Wing R1505; ESTC R1437 9,090 4

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