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A80949 The Lord Gen. Cromwel's letter: with a narrative of the proceedings of the English Army in Scotland, and a declaration of the General Assembly, touching the dis-owning their King and his interest. Published by authority. Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658.; Church of Scotland. General Assembly.; England and Wales. Lord Protector (1653-1658 : O. Cromwell) 1650 (1650) Wing C7115; Thomason E610_4; ESTC R206333 4,292 12

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