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A92379 A relation of the taking of Cicester in the county of Glocester, on Thursday, Febru. 2. 1642. By 7000. of the cavaliers, under the command of Prince Rupert, Prince Maurice, the Earles of Northampton, Carnarvon, Denbigh, and Cleveland, the Lord Digby, Lord Andevour, Lord Wentworth, Lord Taffe, Lord Dillon, Lieutenant Generall Willmot, Sir John Byron, Colonell Gerrard, Colonell Kyrke, Colonell Dutton, and Captaine Legge, and divers others. Sent to a friend in London, by one who was present at, and some dayes after the taking of it. Published because of the many false reports that were in print concerning that businesse. One who was present at, and some dayes after the taking of it. 1643 (1643) Wing R875; Thomason E90_7; ESTC R19910 5,969 8

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