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A84216 An exact relation of the siege before Yorke: of the taking of the suburbs, and of the approaches made within 40. yards of the walls: of the taking of the Kings mannor house there: and how the associated forces of Essex, Suffolk, &c. under the Earle of Manchester, have severall times repulsed the enemy, and preserved some part of the suburbs from being consumed with fire. As it is sent in severall letters, dated at the Leaguer before York, the 6. and 7. of June. Published by Authority. 1644 (1644) Wing E3697; Thomason E50_30; ESTC R23535 3,123 8

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