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A34331 The Connexion being choice collections of some principal matters in King James his reign, which may serve to supply the vacancy betwixt Mr. Townsend's and Mr. Rushworth's historical collections. England and Wales. Sovereign (1603-1625 : James I) 1681 (1681) Wing C5882; ESTC R2805 57,942 188

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