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A14518 A true declaration of the estate of the colonie in Virginia vvith a confutation of such scandalous reports as haue tended to the disgrace of so worthy an enterprise. Published by aduise and direction of the Councell of Virginia. Counseil for Virginia (England and Wales) 1610 (1610) STC 24833; ESTC S122265 21,700 72

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