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A89745 The Earl of Norwich, Lord Capel, & Sir Charls Lucas, their peremptory answer, in refusing to surrender Colchester, upon the Lord Generalls conditions. With his Excellencies summons, and articles offered them. Also his repyl to the enemies last answer. And all the summons, articles, letters, and answers between his excellencie, and the enemie, in Kent and Essex. Published by speciall command, and for generall satisfaction to the kingdome. Norwich, George Goring, Earl of, 1583?-1663.; Capel of Hadham, Arthur Capel, Baron, 1610?-1649.; Lucas, Charles, Sir, 1613-1648.; Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671. 1648 (1648) Wing N1337; Thomason E449_30 10,634 16

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