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A44158 A short discourse on the present temper of the nation with respect to the Indian and African company, and of the Bank of Scotland also, of Mr. Paterson's pretended fund of credit / by J.H. Holland, John, d. 1722. 1696 (1696) Wing H2427; ESTC R6195 16,646 29

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