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 ''Publick Good. It is from them therefore, that we Angure our future happinesse; since there is nothing which will so much perpetuate their Memories, or more justly merit it. Medails and Inscriptions have heretofore preserv'd the Fame of lesse Publick Benefits, and for the Repairing of a Dilapidated Bridge, a decaid Aquæduct, the Paving of a Way, or draining a foggy Marsh, their Elogies and Reverses have out-lasted the Marbles, and been transmitted to future Ages, after so many thousand Revolutions: But this is the least of that which we Decree to our August CHARLES, and which is due to his illustrious Senators; because they will live in our Hearts, and in our Records, which are more permanent and lasting.''

1. May. 1661.

Farewell

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