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To all unto whom these Presents shall Come.
We the Commissioners of the Customs of his most Serene Majesty of Great Britain, &c. Within his Kingdom of England, residing in London; do testifie and make known, That … of the … called the … Hath in our presence, under solemn Oath declared, That the said … of the Burthen of … whereof he is at present Master, doth belong to the In∣habitants of … in the Dominions of his said Majesty of Great Britain. And We desiring that the said Master may be assisted in his Voyage and business, do intreat all persons in general and particular, who shall meet him; and those of all places where the said Master shall come with the said … and her Merchandize; that they would admit him favourably, treat him kindly, and receive the said … into their Ports, Bays, Havens, Rivers and Dominions: permitting her quietly to sail, pass, frequent, and negotiate there, or in any other place, as shall seem good to the said Master; paying still the Toll and Customs which of right shall be due: Which We will acknowledge gratefully upon the like occasions. In witness whereof We have signed these presents, and sealed them with the Seal of the Custom-house London, the …