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A64018 Two letters from two gentlemen lately come from Ireland, and landed in Scotland to a person of quality of Ireland now in London, giving an account of some affairs relating to the present state of Ireland. W. S.; P. J. 1689 (1689) Wing T3466; ESTC R225605 1,911 2

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