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B09133 The case of William Eyres, esq. concerning his estate in Ireland, truly stated and humbly presented to the kings most excellent Majesty and both Houses of Parliament. Eyre, William, of Shelelah, Ireland. 1675 (1675) Wing E3943B; ESTC R207977 11,189 16

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