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B10247 The declaration of the Brittish in the north of Ireland With some queres of Colonel Monke, and the answers of the Brittish to the queres. R. W.; Albemarle, George Monck, Duke of, 1608-1670. 1649 (1649) Wing W90A; ESTC R223307 5,084 10

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