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A85563 A great and bloudy fight at Penbrook [sic] Castle between the Parliaments forces commanded by Lieutenant Generall Cromwell, and Col. Horton, and the Kings forces commanded by Col. John Poyer, and Major Generall Laughorn [sic]. With the manner of their storming the town, the beating of Col. Poyer and his forces to the castle wals, the great execution done in the streets, and how they were repulsed, and forced to retreat by Laughorns men falling on the rear. Likewise the resolution of Lieut. Gen. Cromwel and his forces, concerning the said castle; and the further proceedings of the Duke of Bucking, and the resolution of the Kentish-men. Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658. 1648 (1648) Wing G1637; Thomason E451_35; ESTC R202346 2,600 8

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