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A44735 Mercurius hibernicus, or, A discourse of the late insurrection in Ireland displaying (1) the true causes of it ..., (2) the course that was taken to suppresse it, (3) the reasons that drew on a cessation of arms, and other compliances since : as also, touching those auxiliaries which are transported thence to serve in the present warre. Howell, James, 1594?-1666. 1644 (1644) Wing H3094; ESTC R5988 10,893 34

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