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A84245 Exceeding ioyfull newes from Ireland, or a true discovery of the present estate of that kingdome at this present. Wherein is declared what townes of note, the English have taken from the rebells in severall seiges since the last forces went over. Namely, Limrick. Waterford. Wickloo. Ackloo. Clogham. Galway. Droghede. Kilkennie. Waxford. Colerane. Manahom. Garmaston. Also a true relation, by what meanes the castle of Limrick was taken by Captain Bartlet, a Scotchman, to the great wonder of all the English army, the forces in the castle being seven thousand, and hee but five hundred foot, and one troop of horse. Ordered to be printed, Ion. Bron. Cler. Parl. England and Wales. Parliament. 1642 (1642) Wing E3749; Thomason E114_26; ESTC R8235 2,297 8

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