Selected quad for the lemma: state_n
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A80006
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To the right honourable, the lord mayor, and common-council of the city of London. Peter Caponi citizen of Florence, sendeth greeting.
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Caponi, Peter.
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1659
(1659)
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Wing C481A; ESTC R175643
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544
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