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A48985 A Common-Councell holden the first day of May 1660 ordered by this court that the Kings Majesties letter and declaration directed to this court, & now read, be forthwith printed & published, [countersigned] Sadler. City of London (England). Court of Common Council.; Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685. 1660 (1660) Wing L2852Q; ESTC R39341 3,351 15

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