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James, Duke of York, fl. 1680 Instructions for an agent to look after affairs in America

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.05405 Author/Creator: James, Duke of York, fl. 1680 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript signed Date: 1680/05/24 Pagination: 11p. : docket : Height: 30 cm, Width: 21.1 cm Order a Copy

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