Copy of orders : to Capt. Chas. Clark, 1777 Apr. 29.

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Copy of orders : to Capt. Chas. Clark, 1777 Apr. 29.

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Regarding trading with natives of the South Sea Islands.

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Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Clerke, Charles, 1741-1779

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