The New York City Common Council, 1689-1800 [microform]. 1970.

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The New York City Common Council, 1689-1800 [microform]. 1970.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/192002366

i, 160 p.

Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries

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