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enemy_n advance_v draw_v horse_n 1,182 5 6.8789 4 false
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A63320 A True account of the great victory obtained over the rebels in Scotland by His Majesties forces under the command of His Grace the Duke of Monmouth, the 22d of this instant June, 1679 in a letter to a person of quality. 1679 (1679) Wing T2370; ESTC R11775 2,043 5

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