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A84986 A full narative [sic] of all the proceedings betweene His Excellency the Lord Fairfax and the mutineers, since his Excellencies advance from London, Thursday May 10. to their routing and surprizall, Munday May 14. at mid-night. VVith the particulars of that engagement, the prisoners taken, and the triall and condemning Cornet Thompson and Cornet Denn to die, who were the ringleaders in the mutiny. Also his Excellencies the Lord Generals letter to the Speaker concerning the same. Published by speciall authority to prevent false and impertinent relations. Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.; Lenthall, William, 1591-1662. 1649 (1649) Wing F2350; Thomason E555_27; ESTC R204514 6,406 18

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