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A86093 Sir Arthur Hesilrige's letter to the honorable committee of Lords & Commons at Derby-House, concerning the revolt and recovery of Tinmouth-castle. In which action, Lieutenant Col: Lilburn (Governor of the castle) was slain, with divers seamen and others. Hesilrige, Arthur, Sir, d. 1661. 1648 (1648) Wing H1124; Thomason E458_26; ESTC R205075 1,305 6

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