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B01499 A declaration of the commander in chief of the forces in Scotland, and of the officers of the army under his command, in vindication of the liberties of the people, and the priviledges of Parliament. Scotland. Army.; Albemarle, George Monck, Duke of, 1608-1670. 1659 (1659) Wing A844; ESTC R211296 929 1

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