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A32654 By the King a proclamation touching the planters in the island of Saint Christophers. England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II); Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685. 1671 (1671) Wing C3593; ESTC R213374 2,468 3

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