The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, Volym 26Historical Society of Pennsylvania., 1902 |
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Sida 127 - at an end, they would adjourn in order to consult the people, whether an humble address should be drawn up, and transmitted to his Majesty, praying that he would be graciously pleased to take the people of this province under his immediate protection and government.
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