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A82061 The declaration and resolution of the citizens of London concerning the Kings Majesty, and the army; and their message, proposals, and desires, to the Lord Generall Fairfax, concerning their dread Soveraign the King, the Prince of Wales, and the Duke of York. With a declaration of the Lord Major, aldermen, and Common-councell of the said city, on Saturday last at Guild-Hall, touching the Lord Generall, and his forces. Also, the further demands of the army, and their summons and proposals to the House of Commons. 1648 (1648) Wing D553; Thomason E475_6; ESTC R205382 3,047 8

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