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A25535 An Answer to a paper, called, The case of the auditors and receivers of His Majesty's revenue with a brief description of the antient course of the Exchequer for bringing in the crown-revenues : as also, some reasons wherefore the augmentation-revenue of the crown may be charged in the great roll of the Exchequer, and brought in by sheriffs : humbly offered to consideration. 1662 (1662) Wing A3327; ESTC R225 15,390 28

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