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HAT before the year 1630, the Christnings at London exceeded the Burials of the same, but about the year 1655 they were scarce half; and now about two thirds. |2|

2. Before the Restauration of Monarchy in England, Anno 1660, the People of Paris were more than those of London and Dublin put together, whereas now, the People of London are more than those of Paris and Rome, or of Paris and Rouen.