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B03913 Johnny Armstrong's last goodnight; declaring how John Armstrong and his eightscore men, fought a bloody battle with the Scotch king at Edenborough. To a pretty northern tune. Licensed and entered according to order. 1682-1uuu? (1682) Wing J764; Interim Tract Supplement Guide EBB65H[141] 1,562 1

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