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enemy_n foot_n horse_n squadron_n 1,059 5 11.6685 5 false
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A38917 An Exact diary of the siege of the city of Ments, from the time that the imperialists first sate down before it, to the surrender of the place 1689 (1689) Wing E3641; ESTC R8665 9,861 20

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