Selected quad for the lemma: death_n
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B04757
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Panegyrick upon the death of Lieut. Thomas Hadow. Who deceased 4th of April 1700, in the 27th year of his age, having been ten years an officer in King William's service.
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Wing P270A; ESTC R181420
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