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A96762 Mr. Wither his prophesie of our present calamity, and (except we repent) future misery. Written by him in the yeare 1628.; Britain's remembrancer. Selections Wither, George, 1588-1667. 1643 (1643) Wing W3182; Thomason E89_28; ESTC R1830 7,644 15

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