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A47818 A caveat to the cavaliers, or, An antidote against mistaken cordials dedicated to the author of A cordial for the cavaliers. L'Estrange, Roger, Sir, 1616-1704. 1661 (1661) Wing L1214; ESTC R230800 18,489 42

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