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  An abstract of a letter from a person of eminency and worth in Caledonia to a friend at Boston in New England.
  Date of publication:
  1699
  

  Author(s):

  Paterson, William, 1658-1719. and Ross, Hugh.
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  Caption title. Letter attributed to Paterson by Wing. P. 2 (1st grouping) dated: Fort St. Andrew, February, 18th. 1698,9. Includes: Caledonia. The declaration of the council (4 p.). P. 4 signed: Hugh Ross secretary. New ...
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  An abstract of a letter from a person of eminency and worth in Caledonia to a friend at Boston in New-England.
  Date of publication:
  1699
  

  Author(s):

  Paterson, William, 1658-1719. and Company of Scotland Trading to Africa and the Indies.
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  Caption title. Attributed to William Paterson by Evans. Imprint from p. 4. Bartholomew Green and John Allen were the only printers at Boston in 1699. "Caledonia. The declaration of the council constituted by the Indian and ...
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  An abstract of a letter from Lieutenant-Generall Crumwell to Sir Thomas Fairfax commander in chiefe of the forces raised for the defence of the kingdome. Dated April 26. 1645. Of a great victory obtained by the said Lieutenant Generall Crumwell against a party of the Earle of Northamptons regiment, the Lord Wilmots regiment, and the Queenes regiment of horse neere Oxford. 200. killed in the fight, and in the chase. 200. prisoners taken. [double brace] 400. horse. The queens own colours. And great store of arms. Also, the taking of Bletchington-house by Lieutenant Generall Crumwell, a garrison of the Kings neere Oxford and kept by Colonell Windebanke, whether the residue of the enemy that escaped the former fight fled. With the coppy of the articles upon the surrender of the said house. 72 horse more taken in this house, 300 muskets, and great store of other armes and ammunition. Published by authority.
  Date of publication:
  1645
  

  Author(s):

  Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658. and Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.
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  Annotation on Thomason copy: Ap: 28". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  An abstract of a letter from Thomas Paskell of Pennsilvania to his friend J.J. of Chippenham
  Date of publication:
  1683
  

  Author(s):

  Paskell, Thomas. and J. J., of Chippenham.
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  Reproduction of original in Huntington Library. Broadside.
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  An abstract of a letter to Cotton Mather of Boston in New-England. By T.M.
  Date of publication:
  1701
  

  Author(s):

  Maule, Thomas, 1645-1724. and Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728.
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  Ascribed to the press of William Bradford of New York in: Jones, M.B. "Thomas Maule," Essex Institute Historical Collections 72 (1936): 38.
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  An abstract of a proposal already laid before the Honourable the House of Commons assembled in Parliament, for employing our poor, and preventing the exportation of our coin
  Date of publication:
  1694
  

  Author(s):

  Kent, Dircy.
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  Signed at end: Dircy Kent. Wing lists author as Dixey Kent. Place and date of publication from Wing. Reproduction of original in University of London Library.
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  An abstract of a treatise concerning the payment of tythes and oblations in London shewing the antiquitie of those payments according to the rents of houses : that they were payed by positive constitutions, according to the true value of the houses, ever since the yeare 1230 and by antient costome long before : till the quantitie, not the name or nature was altred in time of Henry 8 from 3.s. 6.d. in the pound, to 2. s. 9. d. in the pound as it is now : the liberall maintenance of the clergie of London in former times : the award and Proclamation 25. Henry 8 confirmed by Act of Parliament 27, Hen. 8 : the matters now controverted about double leases, annuall fines, &c. and concerning the jurisdiction ecclesiasticall for tythes of London : a generall survey of the value of the London benefices both as they are now, and also what they might arise unto if tythes were truly payed according to the value of houses : the moderate demands of the clergie, with other matters pertinent to this subject.
  Date of publication:
  1641
  

  Author(s):

  Walton, Brian, 1600-1661.
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  The treatise is attributed to Brian Walton by Halkett and Laing. Reproduction of original in Thomason Collection, British Library.
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  An abstract of all such acts of Parliament, now in force, as relate to the admiralty and navy of England
  Date of publication:
  1697
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales.
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  Leaves A1, A8, N6-8, and every even-numbered leaf from sig. B onwards are blank. Odd numbered leaves are paginated: 1-2, 3-4, ... . Register is continuous despite pagination. Reproduction of original in the John Carter ...
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  An abstract of all the statute-laws of this kingdom now in force, made against Jesuits, seminary priests, and popish recusants
  Date of publication:
  1675
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Marginal notes. Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
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  An abstract of all the statutes made concerning aliens trading in England from the first-year of K. Henry the VII also, of all the laws made for securing our plantation trade to our selves : with observations thereon, proving that the Jews (in their practical way of trade at this time) break them all, to the great damage of the King in his customs, the merchants in their trade, the whole kingdom, and His Majesties plantations in America in their staple : together with the hardships and difficulties the author hath already met with, in his endeavouring to find out and detect the ways and methods they take to effect it / by Samuel Hayne ...
  Date of publication:
  1685
  

  Author(s):

  Hayne, Samuel, b. 1645?
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  Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
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  An Abstract of certain depositions, by vertue of His Majesties commission, taken upon oath, concerning the traiterous intention of the rebels in Ireland in rejecting the government of His Majesty, in having a king of their own, and who that king should be with an extract of a letter from Rome, 4 Jan. 1642.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  O'Connor, Bonaventura.
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  "An extract of a letter written 4. January. 1641" (p. 7-9) is by Bonaventure O Connye. Reproduction of original in the Cambridge University Library.
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  An abstract of certain depositions, by vertue of His Majesties commission, taken upon oath, concerning the traiterous intention of the rebels in Ireland, in rejecting the government of His Majestie, in having a king of their own: and who that king should be. With an extract of a letter from Rome, 4. Jan. 1641. Published by His Majesties command.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Puttock, Roger. and O'Connor, Bonaventura. Extract of a letter written 4. January. 1641.
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  "An extract of a letter written 4. January. 1641" is by "Bonaventure O Connye.". Page six is misnumbered eight. "An abstract of certain depositions" is signed on p. 4 by Roger Puttock, and six others. Reproduction of the ...
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  An abstract of common principles of a just vindication of the rights of the kingdom of God upon earth against the politick machinations of Erastian hereticks out of the Vindication of the deprived bishops, &c. / by a very learned man of the Church of England.
  Date of publication:
  1700
  

  Author(s):

  Stephens, Edward, d. 1706.
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  Attributed to Edward Stephens (Socrates Christianus). Cf. Halkett & Laing (2nd ed.). Reproduction of original in Union Theological Seminary Library, New York.
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  An abstract of fayth grounded on Moses, and applyed to the common Creede; plainely and briefly. By Henoch Clapham, in the beginning of his third yeares bands.
  Date of publication:
  1606
  

  Author(s):

  Clapham, Henoch.
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  Place of publication from STC. Reproduction of the original in the Folger Shakespeare Library.
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  An abstract of His Maiesties letters patents graunted vnto Roger Wood and Thomas Symcocke
  Date of publication:
  1623
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Sovereign (1603-1625 : James I) and James I, King of England, 1566-1625.
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  For 31-year license for printing specified items. "Cum priuilego." Reproduction of original in: Society of Antiquaries.
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  An abstract of His Maiesties letters patents graunted vnto Thomas Symcocke
  Date of publication:
  1628
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Sovereign (1625-1649 : Charles I) and Charles I, King of England, 1600-1649.
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  For 31-year license for printing specified items. "Cum priuilego." Contains advertisement that inquiries should be directed to Master Hardwicke, with his address. Reproduction of original in: Society of Antiquaries.
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  An abstract of His Maiesties letters pattents graunted to George Wood, for the sole printing of lynnen-cloath as followeth
  Date of publication:
  1619
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Sovereign (1603-1625 : James I) and James I, King of England, 1566-1625.
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  Imprint information suggested by STC (2nd ed.). Reproduction of original in: Society of Antiquaries.
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  An abstract of His Maiesties royall priuiledge, graunted vnder the great seale of England, to George VVither, master of arts, concerning his booke intituled, The hymnes and songs of the church
  Date of publication:
  1623
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Sovereign (1603-1625 : James I) and James I, King of England, 1566-1625.
  Description:
  Contains list of formats available, at end of sheet. Place and date of publication from STC (2nd ed.). Reproduction of original in: Society of Antiquaries.
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  An abstract of laws and government wherein as in a mirrour may be seen the wisdome & perfection of the government of Christs kingdome accomodable to any state or form of government in the world that is not antichristian or tyrannicall / collected and digested ... by John Cotton ... ; and now published after his death by William Aspinall.
  Date of publication:
  1655
  

  Author(s):

  Cotton, John, 1584-1652. and Aspinwall, William, fl. 1648-1662.
  Description:
  Errata : p. [3], 3rd grouping. Reproduction of original in the Union Theological Seminary Library, New York.
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  An abstract of military discipline; more particularly with regard to the manual exercise, evolutions, and firings of the foot. / From. Col. Bland.
  Date of publication:
  1744
  

  Author(s):

  Bland, Humphrey, 1686?-1763. ; Massachusetts. Militia. and Massachusetts. Governor (1741-1757 : Shirley).
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  "I do direct and order the following exercise to be observed and used by the officers of all the regiments of foot within this province ... [signed] W. Shirley. Boston, August 22. 1743."--p. [2], 1st sequence. Title page ...
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  An abstract of proceedings of the House of Commons, in relation to the East-India Company and trade
  Date of publication:
  1698
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.
  Description:
  Caption title. Imprint from Wing. Reproduction of the original in the Bodleian Library, Oxford.
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  An abstract of proposals lately humbly offered to the honourable House of Commons, to prevent the corruption of the coyn.
  Date of publication:
  1695
  

  Author(s):

  Lewis, John, writer on currency.
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  Signed: John Lewis. With a docket title. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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  An Abstract of several examinations taken upon oath in the counties of Monmouth and Hereford, and delivered in to the Honourable House of Commons reported by Sir John Trevor, chair-man to the committee for drawing reasons to be given to the lords at a conference to prevent the growth and increase of popery ; together with the account given to the House of Commons the 12th of April, 1678, by John Arnold and John Scudamore, Esqs., of the encouragement given to popery in the counties of Monmouth and Hereford.
  Date of publication:
  1680
  

  Author(s):

  Trevor, John, Sir, 1637-1717. ; Arnold, John, Justice. ; Scudamore, John. and England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons.
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  Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
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  An Abstract of severall letters from Hull, York, and Beverly of His Majesties proceedings as also the carriage and behaviour of the Cavaliers, with the number of those that were slain and taken prisoners by Sir John Hotham : whereunto is added a true relation of the provision in Hull.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  Title on added t.p.: A true relation of the proceedings from York and Beverley shewing the great power and strength there raised against the Parliament and Hull. London : Printed for Iohn Iohnson, Aug. 3, 1642. Reproduction ...
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  An abstract of some branches of His Maiesties late charter, granted to the tobacco-pipe makers of VVestminster, declaring His Maiesties pleasure touching that manufacture, and also all persons whom it may concern
  Date of publication:
  1619
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Sovereign (1603-1625 : James I) and James I, King of England, 1566-1625.
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  Imprint information suggested by STC (2nd ed.). "Witnesse Our selfe at Westminster the sixth day of October, in the seuenteenth yeere of Our Raigne of England, France, and Ireland, and of Scotland, the three and fiftieth." ...
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  An Abstract of some few of those barbarous, cruell massacres and murthers of the Protestants and English in some parts of Ireland, committed since the 23 of Octob., 1641 together with the rise of the rebellion : collected out of the examinations taken upon oath by persons of trust, in the beginning of the rebellion : which particulars are singled out of a multitude of others of like nature : with the persons that acted those murthers, and massacres, with time, place, and other circumstances, are contained in the said examinations, yet extant.
  Date of publication:
  1662
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Date of imprint suggested by Wing (2nd ed.). Reproduction of original in the Huntington Library.
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  An Abstract of some few of those barbarous, cruell massacres and murthers of the Protestants and English in some parts of Ireland, committed since the 23 of October 1641 collected out of the examinations taken upon oath by persons of trust in the beginning of the rebellion, by vertue of severall commissions under the Great Seal of Ireland ... : sent over to the Parliament in a letter from the commissioners of Parliament in Ireland and the generall and field officers there, and read in the Parliament the 19 day of May, 1652.
  Date of publication:
  1652
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
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  Reproduction of original in Thomason Collection, British Library.
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  An abstract of some late characters. Or, how the principall means appointed for our reformation is become the maine fuell of our wickednes. Laid downe in sundry characters of L. Bishops. Dumb dogs. Non-residenciaries. Men-pleasers. Unpreaching ministers, that edify to damnation, by their scandalous living. false wresting. mis-applying the Scripture. So turning the truth of God into a lye, that they may discourage the godly; incourage the wicked. In which the blind world may see, to their shame, how Satan guls them with a multitude of misprisions, and false surmises against the godly; that so he may barricado [sic] their hearts against all good. Necessary to be knowne in these times of discovery.
  Date of publication:
  1643
  

  Author(s):

  Cranford, James, d. 1657, attributed name. and Craufurd, James, 17th cent, attributed name.
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  Attributed to James Cranford, d. 1657. Cf. NUC. Annotation on Thomason copy: "Sept: 22". Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
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  An Abstract of some letters sent from Dorchester to some friends in London, dated the 3. of Septem. 1642 containing a true relation of the late proceedings of Marquesse Hartford and the Cavaliers at Sherbon Castle, with the opposition of that and other adjacent counties to those proceedings.
  Date of publication:
  1642
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Reproduction of original in Thomason Collection, British Library.
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  An Abstract of some letters to an eminent learned person concerning the excellency of the Book of common-prayer, &c.
  Date of publication:
  1679
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Errata: p. 27. Advertisements: p. [1] at end. Reproduction of original in Bodleian Library.
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  An abstract of some of the printed laws of New-England Which are either contrary, or not agreeable to the laws of England, which laws will immediately come in force, in case the bill in Parliament for the restoring the charters of the plantations doth pass, and are not controllable by any authority in England, as they pretend by their charters.
  Date of publication:
  1689
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Imprint from Wing CD-ROM, 1996. Caption title. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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  An abstract of St. Pauls late deanry.
  Date of publication:
  1653
  

  Author(s):

  Thorowgood, Edmund.
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  Author and imprint suggested by Wing. Reproduction of original in the Harvard University Library.
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  An abstract of such parts of several statutes relating to silks called alamodes and lustrings, as may guide officers, and others, in the execution thereof ; and direct all dealers in such silks, to avoid the penalties therein contained.
  Date of publication:
  1699
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Laws, etc.
  Description:
  Caption title. Publication data suggested by Wing. Reproduction of the original in the Lincoln's Inn Library.
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  An Abstract of the accusation of Robert Bolron and Lawrence Maybury, servants, against their late master, Sir Thomas Gascoigne, Kt. and Bart. of Barnbow in York-shire, for high-treason with his tryal and acquittal, 11 February 1679/80.
  Date of publication:
  1680
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Imperfect: creased and stained with print show-through and loss of print. Reproduction of the original in the Bodleian Library.
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  An abstract of the Act for granting an aid to his Majesty, as well by a land-tax as by several subsidies and other duties payable for one year. An. 8 W. 3
  Date of publication:
  1696
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales.
  Description:
  Caption title. Imprint from colophon. Reproduction of original in the Folger Shakespeare Library.
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  An abstract of the act for granting to his Majesty the sum of one million four hundred eighty four thousand and fifteen pounds one shilling eleven pence three farthings, for disbanding forces, paying seamen, and other uses therein mentioned. Anno 9 & 10 W. III.
  Date of publication:
  1698
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales.
  Description:
  Caption title. Imprint from colophon. Reproduction of the original in the Bodleian Library.
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  An abstract of the acts for annuities with some observations thereupon
  Date of publication:
  1698
  

  Author(s):

  England and Wales. Laws, statutes, etc. and Orme, Thomas, d. 1716.
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  Caption title. Attributed to Thomas Orme. Cf. Wing (2nd ed.). Place and date of publication suggested by Wing (2nd ed.). Reproduction of original in: British Library.
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  An abstract of the agreement made between John Backwell esq; and Richard Backwell gent. and the creditors of Edward Backwell, their father, deceased.
  Date of publication:
  1698
  

  Author(s):

  Backwell, John. and Backwell, Richard.
  Description:
  Imprint suggested by Wing. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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  An abstract of the argument in Mr. Turner's papers concerning the marriage of an uncle with the daughter of his half-brother by the father's side
  Date of publication:
  1686
  

  Author(s):

  Turner, John, b. 1649 or 50.
  Description:
  Reproduction of original in Huntington Library.
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  An abstract of the bill now depending for regulation and better government of the Company of painter-Stainer[s of] London: together with some reasons of the principal branches of it.
  Date of publication:
  1664
  

  Author(s):

  Unknown author
  Description:
  Imprint from Wing Wing has title: "... Company of paper-stainers ...". Filmed copy imperfect: cropped at edges affecting text. Reproduction of original in the British Library.
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