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The humble acknowledgement and congratulation of thousands of young-men and apprentices, in and about the City of London: to his Excellencie, Sir Thomas Fairfax, Knight, Captain Generall of all the forces in England and Wales. : Together with His Excellencies letter in reference to the same.

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Uniform Title:	Humble acknowledgement and congratulation of many thousand young men and apprentices in and about the City of London, to his Excellency Sir Thomas Fairfax.
Other Authors:	Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671
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Language:	English
Published:	London, : Printed for Giles Calvert, 1647.
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, > Baron, > 1612-1671. > Early works to 1800. England and Wales. > Parliament > Early works to 1800. England and Wales. > Army > Early works to 1800. Great Britain > History > Civil War, 1642-1649 > Early works to 1800.
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