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A88686 The declaration and propositions of Maj. Gen. Laughorne, & Col. Rice Powel, in the name of themselves, and the army in South-Wales, concerning the Kings Majesty, his Highnesse the Prince of Wales, and their further proceedings touching their designe and engagement; with their desires and resolution touching the same. Also, Sir Marmaduke Langdales propositions in the north of England concerning the Kings Majesty, and the government of this kingdom, and the manner of the blocking up the town of Barwick, and the playing of 30 pieces of ordinance against it. Laugharne, Rowland, d. 1676. 1648 (1648) Wing L400; Thomason E442_11; ESTC R204700 3,035 8

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