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A90135 A poem humbly addrest to the right honourable the Earl of Portland, &c. on his lordships return from his embassy in France by Mr. Oldmixon. Oldmixon, Mr. (John), 1673-1742. 1698 (1698) Wing O259; ESTC R42535 2,916 12

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