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A32198 Charles the Second, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, defender of the faith, &c. to all to whom these presents shall come greeting ... the private commodity of our subjects, have diligently looked into and observed the great plenty of fish ... 1661 (1661) Wing C2934; ESTC R12981 4,335 1

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