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A82224 A declaration of the proceedings of the New Moddell'd Army in the kingdome of Scotland, against the Irish army, under the command of Generall Kilketto; declaring the manner of their retreat to the mountaines, and the warlike preparations of the northern army, by cutting passages, and planting of ordnance. Whereunto is annexed, the new oath taken by the Scottish chivalry, concerning the kingdome of England, and Generall Kilketto: together, with their resolution and proceedings thereupon. Published by authority; and communicated to the English chivalry, for generall satisfaction of the kingdome of England, March. 1. 1647. Bode, W., fl. 1646.; W. C. 1647 (1647) Wing D751; Thomason E378_11; ESTC R201380 2,077 8

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