By the King. A proclamation for a generall and publike thankesgiving to Almighty God, for his great mercy in staying his hand, and asswaging the late fearful visitation of the plague. [22 Jan. 1625].

Date:
1625
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Credit: By the King. A proclamation for a generall and publike thankesgiving to Almighty God, for his great mercy in staying his hand, and asswaging the late fearful visitation of the plague. [22 Jan. 1625]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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