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A85574 A Great and famous sea-fight between the English and Dutch on Friday last, between the coast of Norfollk and Essex; with the particulars thereof, the event and sucess; and the great execution done by key-shot, long chains, and bolts of iron; divers having their legs and arms torn asunder. Also the number of Holland ships sunk & taken, that came forth with letters of mart, together with the number of prisoners; their examination and confession; and the strange and wonderful speech of their admiral upon his engaging of the English. Likewise, the names of the new generals chosen by the Parliament; the coming up of the great fleet of colliers & propositions therupon to the Lord Cromwel, in behalf of the poor citizens of London. 1652 (1652) Wing G1650; Thomason E683_8; ESTC R206811 2,187 8

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