State of the journals of the House of Commons from Edw[ard] VI to 10 Geo[rge] IV, 1829.

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State of the journals of the House of Commons from Edw[ard] VI to 10 Geo[rge] IV, 1829.

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Manuscript on the history and status of the Journals of the House of Commons from ca. 1547-1829. Written on one side of each leaf only. Signed (p. 33): John Bull. March 6, 1829.

1 v. (33 [i.e. 17] p.) ; 33 cm.

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