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A43484 The third part of the principles of the art military practised in the warres of the United Provinces vnder the Lords the States Generall and His Highnesse the Prince of Orange : treating of severall peeces of ordnance ... : together with a list of all necessary preparations appertaining to an armie ... / written and composed by Henry Hexham. Hexham, Henry, 1585?-1650? 1643 (1643) Wing H1655; ESTC R26057 68,175 138

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