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A91676 The representations and consultations of the Generall councell of the armie at S. Albans. With severall propositions to the L. Generall, from the officers of divers regiments of the army, about the present settlement of the kingdome. Also a declaration of His Excellency Thomas L. Fairfax, concerning the Kings Majesty, and the present proceedings in the treaty at the Isle of Wight. With the demands of of [sic] the souldiers which guard His Majesty and the commissioners in the said island, when the treaty is ended: and a copie of his Excellencies letter thereupon. Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671. 1648 (1648) Wing R1110; Thomason E472_3; ESTC R205715 3,085 8

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