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A46480 The Late King James his letter to his Privy Council of Scotland, with their answer, in reference to his indulgence containing his absolute power without reserve His Majesties letter to His Honourable Privy Council of Scotland together with their answer, Edinburgh February 24, 1687. James II, King of England, 1633-1701.; Scotland. Privy Council. 1687 (1687) Wing J202; ESTC R41009 2,328 6

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