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A26395 An address presented to the King, August 7th, 1689 when those from the Massachuset's colony were, by that worthy citizen, Sir Henry Ashurst, Baronet : to Their Most Excellent Majesties, King William and Queen Mary of England, &c., the humble address and petition of the General Court of Your Majesties most ancient colony of New-Plymouth in New-England. New Plymouth Colony. General Court.; Hinckley, Thomas, ca. 1618-1706.; Ashurst, Henry, 1614?-1680. 1689 (1689) Wing A556; ESTC R1945 1,905 2

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