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A54139 The frame of the government of the province of Pennsilvania in America together with certain laws agreed upon in England by the governour and divers free-men of the aforesaid province : to be further explained and confirmed there by the first provincial council and General Assembly that shall be held, if they see meet. Penn, William, 1644-1718. 1682 (1682) Wing P1292; ESTC R18855 13,133 16

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