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A32310 His Majesties most gracious and royal commission for the relief of poor distressed prisoners published by authority. England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II); Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685. 1664 (1664) Wing C3133; ESTC R35494 6,153 17

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