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peace_n constable_n justice_n warrant_n 3,871 5 9.8211 5 true
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B09500 By His Excellency the governour. Whereas it hath been of absolute necessity, that a certain number of men should be impressed, for the service of Their Majesties, in defence of this their province, both a sea and Land, against the common enemy. And that some persons imployed therein, have passed the bounds of their duty, and my order, by putting the same in execution in a violent and disorderly manner, to the great grievance of Their Majesties good subjects. Massachusetts. Governor (1692-1695 : Phips); Phips, William, Sir, 1651-1695. 1692 (1692) Wing M992; ESTC W16917 1,294 2

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