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A87860 To his very loving friends, the high sherife, and iustices of peace of the county of Surrey. Lenthall, William, 1591-1662.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. 1642 (1642) Wing L1090; Thomason 669.f.3[40]; ESTC R209763 1,070 1

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