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References
- ↑ Garnett, S. Alan (1927). "Pitt Clubs and their badges" (PDF). British Numismatic Journal. 19 (Second Series, IX): 213–218.
- ↑ Jenkinson, Charles; Atcheson, Nathaniel (1807). Collection of interesting and important reports and papers on the navigation and trade of Great Britain, Ireland, and the British colonies in the West Indies and America...Printed by order of The Society of Ship-Owners of Great Britain. London: J. Stockdale [etc].
- ↑ The Gentleman's magazine, Volume 96, Part 1; Volume 139
