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Two letters of His Excellencie Sir Thomas Fairfax, : sent to both Houses of Parliament; with the humble advice of the Councel of Warre (held at St. Edmunds Bury in Suffolke, Satterday 29. May, 1647.) upon the votes of both Houses, sent to the army for their disbanding. Also, the petition of the private souldierie of the army, both horse and foot, presented (to His Excellencie at the same Councell of Warre) by their several adjutators: with the names of the officers that were then present. Published at the instant desire of the army, to prevent mis-understandings, and to set forth their candid desire of the peace, and welfare of the Parliament, and this kingdome; as also, concerning the reliefe of Ireland.

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Main Author:	Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671
Corporate Author:	England and Wales. Army
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London: : Printed for George Whittington, at the Blew Anchor in Cornhill, neere the Exchange, 1647.
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	England and Wales. > Army > Early works to 1800. Military discharge > Great Britain > Early works to 1800. Great Britain > History > Civil War, 1642-1649 > Early works to 1800.
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