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B02807 The Lord of Dundee's speech to his soldiers before the late battle in Scotland, and his letter to King James after the victory. Graham, John, Viscount Dundee, 1648-1689.; James II, King of England 1633-1701. 1689 (1689) Wing D2612B; ESTC R174878 1,125 1

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