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A04795 The last will and testament of Mr. Iohn Kendricke late citizen and draper of London vvho departed this life the 30. day of December, anno, 1624. Full of notable workes of charity, worthy of lasting memory and imitation. Kendricke, John, 1574 or 5-1624. 1625 (1625) STC 14928; ESTC S119832 16,526 36

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