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B05822 To his Grace, their Majesties High Commissioner, and the right honourable the Estates of Parliament. The petition of the principalls and regents of the University of St. Andrews, in behalf of the said university and colledges thereof. University of St. Andrews. 1690-1699? (1699) Wing S297A; ESTC R183171 1,264 4

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