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A14422 A continued iournall of all the proceedings of the Duke of Buckingham his Grace, on the Isle of Ree, a part of France, from the beginning vntill this 17. of August In whom are combined religion, fortitude, and clemencie; being the true characters of a noble generall. Published by authoritie. Garetson, Mr. 1627 (1627) STC 24741; ESTC S111523 10,959 26

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