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B02081 His Majesties gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament, England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II); Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685.; England and Wales. Parliament. 1680 (1680) Wing C3067; ESTC R171227 1,509 3

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