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A95171 A true relation of every remarkable circumstance in relieving of Tredagh, by Captaine Thomas Steutevile. Also the copy of Sir Phelome Oneal's commission, for the establishing of Colonell Richard Plunket Lievetenant [sic] Generall of Lempster, and Vlster. Together, with the distresse of the whole kingdome, and other passages of note. Stuteville, Thomas. 1642 (1642) Wing T2904; Thomason E135_26; ESTC R588 2,765 8

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