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A91193 The cheif [sic] affairs of Ireland truly communicated. For a check and reproof to all such as walk Westminster-Hall, onely to spread false wonders of the Toryes, and landing of forrein forces in Ireland, that they may discourage any that are now willing to go over either to plant, or serve in the wars for the better speeding of the work yet behinde. Parker, Henry, 1604-1652. 1652 (1652) Wing P398; Thomason E652_14; ESTC R203125 14,151 20

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