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A65624 Chewton 28 of July, 1658 VVhereas wee of the mineral grand jury finding by a decretal order of our predecessors May 28, and their letter May 2 in answer of Tho. Bushell's Esq; to incourage him to go on in his adventures ... 1659 (1659) Wing W1635C; ESTC R9055 2,397 5

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