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A15072 A discourse containing a louing inuitation both honourable, and profitable to all such as shall be aduenturers, either in person, or purse, for the aduancement of his Maiesties most hopeful plantation in the Nevv-found-land, lately vndertaken. Written by Captaine Richard Whitbourne of Exmouth, in the county of Deuon; Discourse containing a loving invitation for the advancement of his Majesties most hopefull plantation in the New-found-land Whitbourne, Richard, Sir, fl. 1579-1626. 1622 (1622) STC 25375; ESTC S119923 29,118 56

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