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A95437 Tvvo letters from the agents of the five regiments of horse, the one to the whole souldiery of the Army, the other to some who sent unto them, to receive further information and satisfaction. Everard, Robert, fl. 1664. 1647 (1647) Wing T3463; Thomason E412_6; ESTC R203849 5,792 8

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