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A45247 The warr in New-England visibly ended King Philip that barbarous Indian now beheaded, and most of his bloudy adherents submitted to mercy, the rest far up into the countrey which hath given the inhabitants encouragement to prepare for their settlement : being a true and perfect account brought in by Caleb More master of a vessel newly arrived from Rhode Island : and published for general satisfaction. Hutchinson, Richard.; More, Caleb. 1677 (1677) Wing H3834; ESTC R31538 1,769 5

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