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An epytaphe vpon the death of the Right worshipfull, Sir william Garrat Knight: and chiefe alderman of the Queenes Maiesties Citie of London Who deceased the. 27. of September. 1571. anno aetatis sue. 64.
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Bourman, Nicholas.
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STC 3413; ESTC S121718
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of_o saint_n paul_n church_n 1571._o october_n 2._o