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A63718 A trve relation of the proceedings of the Scottish armie now in Ireland by three letters / the first sent from General Major Monroe to Generall Leslie his excellence ; the second writ by the Major and aldermen of London-Derry to Generall Major Monroe ; the third sent by the Earle of Antrvm to Generall Major Monroe ; which letters were sent by Generall Major Monroe to Generall Leslie his excellence. Monro, Robert.; Leven, Alexander Leslie, Earl of, 1580?-1661.; Antrim, Randal MacDonnell, Earl of, 1609-1683.; Thornton, Robert, 17th cent. 1642 (1642) Wing T3026; ESTC R4135 7,868 12

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