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A26601 A collection of several letters and declarations, sent by General Monck unto the Lord Lambert, the Lord Fleetwood, and the rest of the General Council of Officers in the army ... Albemarle, George Monck, Duke of, 1608-1670. 1660 (1660) Wing A840; ESTC R15215 35,417 72

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