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A51625 The speech of His Grace Alexander, Earl of Morray, His Majesties high commissioner, at the opening of the second session of the first parliament of His Majesties ancient kingdom of Scotland, the 29th of April, 1686 Moray, Alexander Stewart, Earl of, d. 1701.; Scotland. Parliament. 1686 (1686) Wing M3106; ESTC R10971 2,775 4

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