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B05677 A proclamation for regulating and encouraging of trade and manufactories in the kingdom of Scotland Scotland. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II); Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685. 1681 (1681) Wing S1899; ESTC R183530 11,230 15

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