Selected quad for the lemma: lord_n
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A66175
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His Majesties most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament, on Munday the twelfth day of November, 1694; Speeches. 1694-11-12.
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England and Wales. Sovereign (1689-1694 : William and Mary); William III, King of England, 1650-1702.
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1694
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Wing W2400; ESTC R222327
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