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That in and by an Act of Parliament made and Passed in the thirteenth
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said by A Certain Other Act of Parliament Made in the thirty Second Year to his
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Present Majestys Reign the Provisions of the said Act and Powers of the Magistrates
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And Whereas Great Discontents has Prevailed in the Above trade from
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Your Petitioners Humbly Pray that the Court will Settle regulate
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Called Livery and Coach Lace Weaving According to the Said List or
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Shedule hereto annexed
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And your Petitioner Will Ever pray Etc
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