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A90489 Dublin the 24 of May, 1642. A perfect relation of the proceedings of the English army against the rebels in Ireland, from May 12. to the 23. 1642. 1642 (1642) Wing P1516; Thomason 669.f.6[17]; ESTC R211859 2,015 1

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