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A31129 The Case of the charter of London stated shewing, I. What a corporation is, II. Whether a corporation may be forfeited, III. Whether the mayor, commonalty, and citizens have done any act in their common council, whereby to forfeit their corporation and franchises. 1683 (1683) Wing C1026; ESTC R20678 20,199 19

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