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Shropshires misery and mercie. : Manifested in the defeat given to the Lord Capels ravenous and devouring armie, by the forces of Cheshire and Shropshire, under the conduct of those valiant and unanimous commanders, Sir William Brereton, Sir Tho: Middleton, and Col: Mitton. Together with the names of the officers and common souldiers, hurt, kild, and taken prisoners on both sides. Faithfully related by those who were employed in the service, and presented to publike view, as a monument of Gods power and providence in taking the wise in their own craftinesse.

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Language:	English
Published:	[London] : November. 8. London, Printed, for Tho: Vnderhil, 1643.
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	Mitton, Thomas, > 1597?-1656 > Early works to 1800. Middleton, Thomas, > Sir, > 1586-1666 > Early works to 1800. Brereton, William, > Sir, > 1604-1661 > Early works to 1800. Capel of Hadham, Arthur Capel, > Baron, > 1610?-1649 > Early works to 1800. Great Britain > History > Civil War, 1642-1649 > Campaigns > Early works to 1800.
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