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Two letters from His Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax, : one to both Houses of Parliament; giving an accompt of what transactions and proceedings have been betwixt the Kings Majesty and the army, since his coming into their quarters. With some farther proposals in relation to His Majesty, and the speedy settlement of the peace of the kingdom. The other a letter to the Lord Major, aldermen and Common-Councel of the City of London, with some papers of the proceedings of the treaty with the army. By the appointment of his Excellency Sir Tho: Fairfax, and the Councel of War. Reading, July 8. 1647. Signed John Rushworth.

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Main Author:	Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London, : Printed for Laurence Chapman., Iuly 9. 1647.
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	Charles > I, > King of England, > 1600-1649 > Early works to 1800. England and Wales. > Army > Early works to 1800. Great Britain > History > Civil War, 1642-1649 > Treaties > Early works to 1800.
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