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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 30.0 x 21.1 Order a Copy

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James II, King of England and Ireland, and James VII, King of Scotland, 1633-1701

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