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A31199 The Case of William Eyre, Esq. concerning his right to the half barony of Shelelah, and castle of Carnow in Ireland, now in the possession of the Right Honourable William Earl of Strafford, truly stated, and humbly presented to the Kings Most Excellent Majesty, and both Houses of Parliament. 1670 (1670) Wing C1194; ESTC R38982 13,795 8

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