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Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685 [Royal order to expedite the outfitting of the Castle Finship, which is to accompany the Dyamond to New York].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03306 Author/Creator: Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685 Place Written: London, England Type: Document signed Date: March 18, 1673 Pagination: 1 p. 32 x 19 cm Order a Copy

Countersigned by Secretary of the Admiralty Board Samuel Pepys.

Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685

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