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A26611 A letter from Gen. Monck to King Charls son of the late King Charls of England deceased together with King Charls his answer thereunto. Albemarle, George Monck, Duke of, 1608-1670.; England and Wales. Sovereign (1660-1685 : Charles II). King Charles his answer thereunto. 1660 (1660) Wing A852A; ESTC R39889 4,991 10

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