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B23880 The declaration of James Duke of Hammiltoun and Chastellerhault, Marquesse of Cliddisdale, &c. Lord Generall and Commander in Chief of all the Scots forces by sea and land. Hamilton, James Hamilton, Duke of, 1606-1649. 1648 (1648) Wing H480; Interim Tract Supplement Guide 1851.c.11[40]; ESTC R225766 818 1

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