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A87609 A discourse consisting of motives for the enlargement and freedome of tradeĀ· Especially that of cloth, and other vvoollen manufactures, engrossed at present contrary to [brace] the law of nature, the law of nations, and the lawes of this kingdome. / By a company of private men who stile themselves merchant-adventurers. The first part. Aprill. 11. 1645 Imprimatur, Na. Brent. Johnson, Thomas, marchant. 1645 (1645) Wing J849A; Thomason E260_21; ESTC R212472 22,833 55

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