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A34782 A most true and exact relation of that as honourable as unfortunate expedition of Kent, Essex, and Colchester by M.C., a loyall actor in that engagement, Anno Dom. 1648. Carter, Matthew, fl. 1660. 1650 (1650) Wing C662; ESTC R18227 90,623 268

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