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A51032 The magistrat's dignity, duty, & danger set forth in a sermon preached in the High Church of Edinbvrgh, on the anniversary day of the election of the magistrats. Mackqueen, John, d. 1734. 1693 (1693) Wing M228; ESTC R22255 26,360 50

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