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A91822 A true relation of the great victory, obtained by Gods providence, by the Parliaments forces in Lancashire against the forces raised by the King in the counties of Westmerland and Cumberland; where they took Thurland-castle, and in the fight took of the enemy, Col: Huddleston, 2 captains, an ensigne, 400 prisoners, 7 colours, kill'd many, drove many into the sea, took their magazine, divers arms and horses, and totally routed them. Sent in a letter by Colonell Rigby, a Member of the House of Commons, to the Honorable, William Lenthall Esquire, Speaker of the said House. Ordered by the Commons in Parliament, that this relation be forthwith printed and published: H: Elsynge, Cler. Parl. D. Com. Rigby, Alexander, 1594-1650.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. aut 1643 (1643) Wing R1472; Thomason E76_12; ESTC R14816 2,264 9

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