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A43513 A briefe relation of the remarkeable occurences in the northerne parts viz., the landing of the Queenes Maiestie in the Bay of Burlington, and the repulse given unto the rebels at the towne of Newark : both signified by severall letters on the same day, being Friday, March 3, 1642. Heylyn, Peter, 1600-1662. 1643 (1643) Wing H1686; ESTC R20223 8,737 16

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