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A58469 A Relation of what most remarkably happened during the last campaign in Ireland betwixt His Majesties army royal, and the forces of the Prince of Orange, sent to joyn the rebels, under the command of the Count de Schomberg. 1689 (1689) Wing R896; ESTC R39095 9,940 16

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