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A40557 A Full and true account of all the proceedings in Ireland since His Majesties first embarking for that kingdom to his present march to besiege Limerick being a particular relation of all the sieges, battles, skirmishes and towns surrender'd, likewise the number of men killed and wounded on both sides and also King James's last speech to the Lord Mayor of Dublin when he departed thence. 1690 (1690) Wing F2297; ESTC R23377 3,297 2

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