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A86823 The humble petition of the Lord Major, aldermen, and commons of the city of London in Common-Councell assembled: to the Right Honourable the Lords & Commons in Parliament assembled. Together, with the answers of both Houses to the said petition. City of London (England). Court of Common Council.; England and Wales. Parliament. 1648 (1648) Wing H3547; Thomason E443_35; ESTC R4604 1,966 8

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