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B09717 To the High and Noble Prince, Henry, duke of Norfolk, earl marshal of England, in Court of Chivalry. The humble petition of James Percy, cozen and next heir male to Josceline Percy, late-earl of Northumberland, deceas'd, and claimant to the title, honour and dignity of earl of Northumberland ... Percy, James, 1619-1690?; England and Wales. Court of Chivalry. 1687 (1687) Wing P1461A; ESTC R181655 2,597 2

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