Selected quad for the lemma: england_n
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His Majesties most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament, on Thursday the 22th [sic] day of October, 1691.; Speeches. 1691-10-22.
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England and Wales. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary); William III, King of England, 1650-1702. aut
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Wing W2387; ESTC R214805
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