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- ↑ Parker 2011, p. 37.
- ↑ Stuart 2012, p. 32.
- 1 2 Davis 1887, p. 57.
- ↑ Bridenbaugh & Bridenbaugh 1972.
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- ↑ Toynbee & Young 1973, p. 166.
- ↑ Prince Rupert 1849, p. 507.
- ↑ Calendar of State Papers.
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