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B02068 His Majesties gracious letter to his Parliament of Scotland, May 23, 1672, with their answer. As also the speech of his Grace, the Lord Duke of Lauderdaile, his Majesties High Commissioner for his kingdom of Scotland, at the opening of this session of Parliament, June 12, 1672. Published by authority. Scotland. Sovereign (1649-1685 : Charles II); Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685.; Lauderdale, John Maitland, Duke of, 1616-1682.; Scotland. Parliament. 1672 (1672) Wing C3023; ESTC R171221 4,595 10

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