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kingdom_n act_n majesty_n subject_n 2,875 5 6.8385 4 true
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A65623 Whereas there was an act made in the 12th year of this King entituled An act for the creating and establishing a post office wherein the postage of letters for His Majesties dominions is exprest ... 1681 (1681) Wing W1632A; ESTC R25732 1,060 1

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