Writ (transcript), [ca. 1800].

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Writ (transcript), [ca. 1800].

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Transcript of sentence of banishment on Roger Williams; Salem, Mass., 1635 Oct. 9.

1 item (1 p.) ; 18 cm. x 21 cm.

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