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A88223 A more full relation of the great battell fought betweene Sir Tho: Fairfax, and Goring. on Thursday last, 1645. Made in the House of Commons by Lieut: Col: Lilbourne, the last messenger that came from the army. With the manner of the fight, Goring cut on the eare. The Lieutenant Generall of the ordnance taken, and the particulars of what losse was on both sides. And the routing of a party of Gorivgs [sic] forces by the club-men. Also foure propositions presented to the House of Commons in the behalfe of the army. Commanded to be printed, and is published according to order. Lilburne, John, 1614?-1657. 1645 (1645) Wing L2144; Thomason E293_3; ESTC R200158 4,426 8

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