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A06233 By the Mayor An act of Common Councell, prohibiting all strangers borne, and forrainers, to vse any trades, or keepe any maner of shops in any sort within this citty, liberties and freedome thereof.; Acts & Orders. 1606-04-15 City of London (England). Court of Common Council.; City of London (England). Lord Mayor. aut 1606 (1606) STC 16722; ESTC S102913 3,395 3

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