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A61642 Freedome. Or, The description of the excellent civill government of the island of Jersey published by James Stocall Esq; Collonel of a regiment of the trained bands of the said island, consisting of 1500 men. Under the government of the honorable Colonel Heane governour thereof, for the service of the Commonwealth of England. Stocall, James. 1652 (1652) Wing S5691A; ESTC R222041 7,464 19

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