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A38663 Tvvo letters the one from his Excellencie, Robert Earl of Essex, to Anthony Nicoll, Esquire, a member of the House of Commons : the other from VVarwick-castle to Sir Samuel Luke at his quarters, concerning the state of the city of Gloucester. Essex, Robert Devereux, Earl of, 1591-1646.; Bridges, Jo. 1643 (1643) Wing E3337; ESTC R40256 853 8

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