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A83393 The Truth of our bad newes from Exeter, sent in a letter, dated May 20. 1643. from a considerable man there, to an eminent merchant in London: and may serve as a confutation of our malignants boasting, who take all advantages to discourage the well-affected party. N. E. 1643 (1643) Wing E22; Thomason E103_12; ESTC R22141 1,021 7

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