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A30076 Virginia impartially examined, and left to publick view, to be considered by all iudicious and honest men under which title is comprehended the degrees from 34 to 39, wherein lyes the rich and healthfull countries of Roanock, the now plantations of Virginia and Mary-land ... / by William Bullock, Gent. Bullock, William, b. 1617? 1649 (1649) Wing B5428; ESTC R4071 45,380 81

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