James II Instructions to Governor Thomas Dongan of New York, 1683.

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James II Instructions to Governor Thomas Dongan of New York, 1683.

This item is an intermediary draft of instructions from James, Duke of York, to Thomas Dongan, Governor of New York, dated January 27, 1863 (1682 old style). The order is issued under ducal right obtained by royal decree from James' brother King Charles II.

.06 linear foot (1 volume)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8176042

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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