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A22146 By the King. A proclamation for restoring the ancient Merchants Aduenturers to their former trade and priuiledges; Proclamations. 1617-08-12 England and Wales. Sovereign (1603-1625 : James I); James I, King of England, 1566-1625. 1617 (1617) STC 8555; ESTC S100784 1,995 2

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