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Compare 1587 edition: 1 Furthermore to aduaunce the dignitie and augmentation of this towne,Freedomes granted to the town of Perth. the king graunted ſundry beneficial priuiledges and freedoms ther|to, that it myghte the ſooner ryſe in rycheſſe and wealth.

Compare 1587 edition: 1 EEBO page image 281The firſt foundation thereof was layde after the incarnation of our Sauiour 1210. yeares, but the name was chaunged afterwardes, and called Saint Iohns towne,Saint Iohns towne. which name it bea|reth euen vnto this day.

Compare 1587 edition: 1 Gothred mo|ued a rebelliõ in Cathnes.About the ſame time there roſe eft ſoones new trouble in Cathnes, for one Gothred the ſonne of Makuilȝem (of whoſe rebellion ye haue heard before) ſpoyled with often incurſions and rodes the Countrey of Roſſe, and other boundes there aboutes.

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