Selected quad for the lemma: enemy_n
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B05116
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A relation of a great victory obtained by their Majesties forces in Ireland, over the Irish rebels. In a letter from Leverpool [sic] to a friend in London.
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1691
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Wing R788; ESTC R182567
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