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A letter sent from the marquess of Argyle to the King of Scots; : concerning the raising of a new army against the English; and his desires and proposals touching the same. Also, his declaration to the people, and his summons to the gentry in the North; with the rising of the Highlanders and Redshanks; their falling upon the Parliaments forces, and the event and success thereof. Likewise, the manner how they fortifie the hills and mountains; and the strange engines of war which they have planted.

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Main Author:	Argyll, Archibald Campbell, Marquis of, 1598-1661
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Imprinted at London : for George Horton, 1652.
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	England and Wales. > Army > Early works to 1800. Scotland. > Army > History > Early works to 1800. Great Britain > History > Commonwealth and Protectorate, 1649-1660 > Early works to 1800. Scotland > History > 1649-1660 > Early works to 1800.
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