Selected quad for the lemma: prince_n
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A14518
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A true declaration of the estate of the colonie in Virginia vvith a confutation of such scandalous reports as haue tended to the disgrace of so worthy an enterprise. Published by aduise and direction of the Councell of Virginia.
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Counseil for Virginia (England and Wales)
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1610
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STC 24833; ESTC S122265
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