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A34093 A retrospect into the Kings certain revenue annexed to the crown under the survey of His Majesties court exchequer : with the proceedings upon two sevral petitions presented to His Majesty, concerning the chauntry rents, &c. and the first fruits, and tenths of the clergy ... / by George Carew. Carew, George, Esq. 1661 (1661) Wing C550; ESTC R24253 43,859 25

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