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A89663 Nevves out of the Lovv-Countries, sent in two letters: the one to the Earle of New-Castle, the other to Captaine Crispe, now resident with his Majesty. Declaring the likelihood of civill warres to be betwixt the Prince of Orange, and the states of the United Provinces. S. R.; H. R. 1643 (1643) Wing N1036; Thomason E86_25; ESTC R20937 2,836 7

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