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A94405 To his Excellency, Olvier Cromwell, Captain Generall of all the forces of this Common-wealth, and to the honorable councel of the army. The humble representation of severall aldermen, aldermens deputies, common councel men, and other citizens of London, in behalf of themselves and many others. 1653 (1653) Wing T1346; Thomason 669.f.17[8]; ESTC R211364 1,654 1

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