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A97284 A declaration and full narrative of the proceedings of Admirall Vantrump VVith the Dutch fleet at sea; his entring of Cales Bay: and the manner of the taking of ninety saile of the Hollanders ships by the English: with the proceedings of the French fleet therupon. Also a message to the English consull at the city of Venice, and Vantrumps letter to the Princes of Italy. Likewise, the Jesuits proceedings of the city of Genoa and a sermon preached, touching the heriticks of England, as they are pleased to call us. With other particulars of great concernment, in relation thereunto. R. Y. 1651 (1651) Wing Y4; Thomason E647_4; ESTC R208792 4,269 8

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