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A92098 A declaration of His Highness Prince Rupert. With a narrative of the state and condition of the city and garrison of Bristoll, when his Highnesse Prince Rupert came thither: of the actions there during the siege, of the treaties, and rendition thereof. Rupert, Prince, Count Palatine, 1619-1682. 1645 (1645) Wing R2294; Thomason E308_32; ESTC R200409 18,995 36

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