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A83288 An ordinance of the Lords and Commons assembled in Parliament; for the upholding the government and fellowship of merchants of England trading in the Levant seas, for the maintenance of clothing, and woollen manufactures, the venting of lead, tin, and sundry other commodities of this kingdom. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that this ordinance be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com. England and Wales. Parliament. 1644 (1644) Wing E2068; Thomason E36_14; ESTC R11841 1,603 9

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