Copies of papers transmitted to the Council Office, 1764-1765.

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Copies of papers transmitted to the Council Office, 1764-1765.

Copies of papers transmitted to the Council Office regarding the assemblys of Massachusetts Bay and New York.

1 volume, 47 pages.

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