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A80925 A letter from the Right Honorable, the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, concerning the surrender of the tovvn of Ross, and the artillery, arms and ammunition there. Together with the several transactions between the Lord Lieutenant and the Governor in order thereunto: and the articles for the surrender thereof. Die Veneris, 16 Novembr. 1649. Ordered by the Parliament, that these letters, transactions and articles be forthwith printed and published. Hen: Scobell, Cleric. Parliamenti. Ireland. Lord Lieutenant (1649-1650 : Cromwell); Taaffe, Lucas.; Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. 1649 (1649) Wing C7094A; Thomason E579_13; ESTC R206189 3,668 11

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