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A54855 A sermon preached at St. Margarets in Westminster before the Honourable the House of Commons in Parliament assembled, upon the 29th day of May, being the anniversary day of the King's and kingdomes restauration by Thomas Pierce ... Pierce, Thomas, 1622-1691. 1661 (1661) Wing P2198; ESTC R11580 14,298 44

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