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A02974 Ordinances set foorth by the King for the rule and gouernement of his Maiesties men of warre. Read and published at Caen the 30. of March. 1591. Faithfully translated out of the French coppie printed at Caen by E.A. France. Sovereign (1589-1610 : Henry IV); Aggas, Edward. 1591 (1591) STC 13116; ESTC S108568 4,045 10

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