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A26575 Londerias, or, A narrative of the siege of London-Dery which was formed by the late King James the 18th of April, and raised the 1st of August, Anno Dom. 1689 : written in verse / by Joseph Aickin. Aickin, Joseph. 1699 (1699) Wing A800; ESTC R10249 29,097 86

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