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A35423 The declaration of the right honourable Henry, Earle of Cumberland, Lord Lievtenant Generall of His Maiesties forces in Yorke-Shire and of the nobility, gentry, and others His Majesties subjects now assembled at Yorke for His Majesties service and the defence of this city and count. Cumberland, Henry Clifford, Earl of, 1591-1643. 1642 (1642) Wing C7577; ESTC R29691 5,419 10

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