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Charles the Second, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland King, defender of the faith, &c. : To all and singular archbishops, bishops, arch-deacons, deanes, and their officials;... Whereas the Cathedral Church of St. Pauls situate in our city of London, famous heretofore for magnificent structure, and a principal ornament not only of that city, but also of the whole kingdom, by the late dreadful fire in London was destroyed and consumed to such a degree, that no part of the antient walls or structures thereof could with any safety be relyed upon or left standing : And we taking into our consideration, that our royal grandfather, and father were pleased when the said church was standing, but grown much in decay, to set forward that great and honourable work of upholding and repairing of the said church ...