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A65618 A list of some chief workes which Mr. William Wheeler offered to undertake he having already often performed many of them, and being able to demonstrate his sufficiency for the rest. Wheeler, William, 17th cent. 1653 (1653) Wing W1602; ESTC R2961 4,843 10

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