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A85620 A great plot against the Parliament of England and the Army under command of His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax. Wherein is set forth, the manner of a most bloudy engagement to destroy both Parliament and Army. With the names of the Scottish conspirators. And the proceedings of both Houses thereupon. Discovered by Colonell Jones, and read in both Houses of Parliament. Die 24. of September, 1647. Jones, Colonel, fl. 1647. 1647 (1647) Wing G1743; Thomason E408_10; ESTC R204678 2,377 8

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