Charter of the Royal Hospital of King Charles II., etc. near Dublin, for the relief and maintenance of antient and maimed officers and soldiers of the army of Ireland / [Compiled by George Burston].

  • Royal Hospital of King Charles II (Kilmainham, Dublin, Ireland)
Date:
1760
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: Charter of the Royal Hospital of King Charles II., etc. near Dublin, for the relief and maintenance of antient and maimed officers and soldiers of the army of Ireland / [Compiled by George Burston]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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