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A34148 Scotland's right to Caledonia (formerly called Darien), and the legality of its settlement asserted in three several memorials presented to His Majesty in May 1699 / by the Lord President of the Session, and Lord Advocate on behalf of the Company of Scotland, Trading to Africa and the Indies. Company of Scotland Trading to Africa and the Indies. 1700 (1700) Wing C5599B; ESTC R3522 18,731 38

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