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A journal of the expedition of Monsieur de La Fueillade for the relief of Candy written in French (by way of letter) by a gentleman who was a voluntiere in that service, and faithfully Englished.; Journal de l'expédition de Monsieur de la Fueillade, pour le secours de Candie. English
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Volontaire.
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1670
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Wing J1097A; Wing R868_PARTIAL; ESTC R21251
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