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A77320 Sir William Breretons letter concerning the surrender of the city of Chester for the Parliament: together with the articles agreed on betwixt both parties, and the commissioners names. Sent in a letter to the Honorable William Lenthal Esq; Speaker of the Honorable House of Commons, and appointed to be forthwith printed and published Brereton, William, Sir, 1604-1661.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. 1646 (1646) Wing B4368; Thomason E320_20; ESTC R200572 4,314 8

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