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A94678 To the Right Honourable, the Supreme Court of Parliament. The humble petition of the sentinels in the regiment formerly belonging to Major General Goffe. 1659 (1659) Wing T1711; Thomason 669.f.21[47]; ESTC R211213 1,093 1

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