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A95284 A true relation of the transactions between Sir Charls Coot Kt. Lord President of Connaught in Ireland, and Owen-Roe-O-Neal; as it was reported to the Parliament from the Councel of State. Together with the votes of the House thereupon. Ordered by the Commons assembled in Parliament, that these several letters and articles, together with the votes of the House thereupon, be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, cleric. Parliamenti. Mountrath, Charles Coote, Earl of, ca. 1610-1661.; O'Neill, Owen Roe, 1590?-1649.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. aut 1649 (1649) Wing T3061; Thomason E571_33; ESTC R203838 8,137 19

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