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B02077 His Majesties gracious speech to both Houses of Parlaiment [sic]: together with the L. Chancellors, in Christ-Church-Hall in Oxford, on Tuesday, October 10. 1665. Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685.; Clarendon, Edward Hyde, Earl of, 1609-1674. 1665 (1665) Wing C3053A; ESTC R171222 10,756 13

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