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A85602 A great fight neer the city of Dublin in Ireland, between the Princes forces commanded by the Marquesse of Ormond, and the Parliaments forces under the conduct of Col. Jones; with the particulars thereof, and the names of those regiments who yeelded upon quarter, to march away without arms, with their hands in their pockets. Also terrible newes from the north of England, and another great army raising in Scotland. 1649 (1649) Wing G1704; Thomason E552_25; ESTC R205739 2,775 8

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