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 * Be it known unto all men by these presents.
 * June 17, 1579
 * By the grace of God and in the name of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth of England and her successors forever, I take possession of this kingdom whose king and people freely resign their right and title unto Her Majesty's keeping, now named by me and to be known unto all men as Nova Albion.
 * G Francis Drake