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A91631 The remonstrance of the soldiery to the Right Honourable, the Lord Mayor, aldermen, and Common councell of the City of London England and Wales. Army.; Corporation of London (England) Lord Mayor. 1660 (1660) Wing R1015; Thomason 669.f.23[32]; ESTC R211538 1,167 1

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