John Romilly, 1st lord Romilly letter : ALS, 1847 May 13.

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John Romilly, 1st lord Romilly letter : ALS, 1847 May 13.

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Will be pleased to offer the petition from his correspondent in favor of a certain bill to the House of Commons.

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