With great pleasure I humbly acquaint this prudent nation, of my safe return from Holland to this kingdom, (blessed be God for it) with my continual and sincere intention for their welfare and happiness, &c. Proposal. To establish by an act of Parliament (with the most repute and encouragement) an annual lottery, ..

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