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A87237 The declaration and protestation of the Lord Inchiquin, and all the officers under his command, voluntarily taken and subscribed by his councill of vvarre, that they will maintaine the honour of the King, and the priviledge and freedome of Parliament, according to his solemne ingagement, against all opposers, and other his great discouragements. Inchiquin, Murrough O'Brien, Earl of, 1614-1674. 1648 (1648) Wing I129; Thomason E447_13; ESTC R12908 1,569 7

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