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truth_n faith_n reason_n reveal_v 2,166 5 8.9320 5 false
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A87242 A true copy of a second letter, sent from the Lord of Inchiquine to the honorable Collonell Michaell Iones commander in chiefe of the Parliaments forces in Leinster, and governor of the citty of Dublin, vvith Colonell Iones his answer, to the Lord of Inchiquines saied letter. Inchiquin, Murrough O'Brien, Earl of, 1614-1674.; Jones, Michael, d. 1649. 1649 (1649) Wing I135B; ESTC R223518 7,161 20

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