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Journey to the New World

t was intended that two ships would travel together; from Holland and from Rotherhithe in London. Their Charter, permitting the passengers to leave the country and to set up a new plantation in the British colony of Virginia, had been granted by the King, James I of England, also known as James Vl of Scotland. The journey was funded by

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