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Proceedings of the Council at the Court of Rome concerning the appeal made by the Parish Priest and Vicar of the Catholic families established in the English colony of Florida--The different Bishops’ letters--Also those of the Priest and Vicar asking for patent and further privileges and containing a report of the condition of the said Minorcan families who are dissatisfied with the lack of spiritual comforts--A brick church, and are very devout--Of their desire to throw off the yoke of Great Britain and their love for Spain--Reply of the Judge--Testimony sent by the Bishop of Cuba.