Petition to the King : London, 1716 Apr. 17.

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Petition to the King : London, 1716 Apr. 17.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270613388

Requesting help in recovering losses suffered when their ships were seized by the Swedes in 1714. With a list of ships, owners, and values.

1 item (6 p.) ; (fol.)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7195674

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