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A22419 Whereas, vpon hearing the cause in controversie betweene Matthew de Quester, Esquire, postmaster of England for forraigne seruices, and Henry Billingsley ... England and Wales. Privy Council. 1626 (1626) STC 8838; ESTC S3383 982 1

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