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A speech made by Sr. Thomas Lunsford, Colonell, : vvhen he was apprehended. With, a full relation, where, when, and how, he was taken; by the courage, magnanimity, and wise care of one Master John Benham, officer to the Honourable House of Commons. As may appeare by divers both in Windsor, and Maiden-head; of whom it is held in admiration.

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Language:	English
Published:	London : [publisher not identified], Printed, Anno Domini, 1642.
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	Lunsford, Thomas, > Sir, > 1610?-1653? > Early works to 1800. Great Britain > History > Civil War, 1642-1649 > Early works to 1800.
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