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A84993 A full relation of the particulars and manner of the late great victory obtained against Iames Marquesse of Montrosse, in Scotland. VVith a perfect list of the names of the lords, gentlemen, and chiefe officers which were taken and slain in the fight. 1650 (1650) Wing F2366; Thomason E601_1; ESTC R206399 2,883 8

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