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A79232 His Majestie's gracious speech, together with the Lord Chancellor's, to both Houses of Parliament; on Saturday the 29th day of December, 1660. Being the day of their dissolution. As also, that of the speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, at the same time. England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II); Clarendon, Edward Hyde, Earl of, 1609-1674.; Grimston, Harbottle, Sir, 1603-1685.; England and Wales. Parliament.; England and Wales. Lord Chancellor's Dept. 1661 (1661) Wing C3074; Thomason E1075_26; ESTC R208597 13,941 34

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