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A78426 The Prince of VVales his coming to Yarmouth, vvith 19. saile of shipping, & landing an armie for the relief of Colchester. Also a fight between them and the Parliaments forces; some of the princes men taken prisoners, and rescued again by the town of Yarmouth, who joyne with the prince, and keep out the Parliaments forces. With a list of the lords, knights, and other commanders come over with the prince. And Sir Charles Lucas his men roasting a whole horse, for joy of the Prince his coming. Certified in a letter from a gentleman of quality in the army.; Prince of Wales his coming to Yarmouth. W. C. 1648 (1648) Wing C163; Thomason E454_18; ESTC R205003 1,740 7

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