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A38952 An Exact relation of the glorious victory obtain'd upon the French and Irish army before London-Derry, on Sunday, June the 2d, 1689 with an account of Major-General Kirk's arrival at London-Derry, and the number of ships under his command. 1689 (1689) Wing E3689; ESTC R40584 2,562 2

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