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A35917 A Dialogue betwixt Sam. the ferriman of Dochet, Will. a waterman of London, and Tom. a bargeman of Oxford upon the Kings calling a parliament to meet at Oxford. 1681 (1681) Wing D1353; ESTC R29722 21,830 32

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