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A32213 A declaration by the Kings Majesty, to his subjects of the Kingdomes of Scotland, England, and Ireland England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II) 1650 (1650) Wing C2959; ESTC R15465 5,568 17

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