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- ↑ "Middlesex (now in London Borough of Islington). Plan of lands formerly called Little St..." 24 February 1775 – via National Archive of the UK.
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- ↑ "Northamptonshire. Plan of Crown lands in Brigstock and Stanion leased to the Duchess of..." 24 February 1777 – via National Archive of the UK.
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