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A56489 A particular relation of the action before Cyrencester (or Cycester) in Glocestershire, taken in on Candlemas day, 1642, by part of His Majesties army under the conduct of His Highnesse, Prince Rupert ... written by an eye-witnesse. Eye-witnesse. 1643 (1643) Wing P597; ESTC R5246 8,841 18

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