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A70332 A narrative of the proceedings of the fleet giving an account of what hath passed since their arrivall at Graves End, between divers honorable members of Parliament and Vice-Admiral Lawson, and the commissioners sent from White-Hall appointed to treat on the behalf of the army : sent in a letter of the 22. instant, from the fleet riding at anchor at Graves-End. M. H. 1659 (1659) Wing H900A; ESTC R69 4,046 8

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