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A58617 The declaration of the kingdome of Scotland, concerning the present expedition into England according to the commission and order of the Convention of Estates, from their meeting at Edinburgh, August 1643. Scotland. Convention of Estates. 1643 (1643) Wing S1219; ESTC R235648 6,543 16

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