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Wykes (fl. 1862-) Wolcott Coat of Arms

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00653.11.37 Author/Creator: Wykes (fl. 1862-) Place Written: Grand Rapids, MI Type: Print Date: Circa 1861-1864 Pagination: 1 print : B&W ; 12 x 17.5 cm. Order a Copy

In Latin it reads: "Nullius Addictus Jurare In Verba Magistri," ["(being) not obliged to swear allegiance to a master."]

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