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A81105 A sermon preached in the parish-church of St Nicholas, in the city of Bristol, August the 27th, 1691 Being the anniversary festival of the natives of that city. By Thomas Cary, M.A. and vicar of the parish of St Philip and Jacob, in the city of Bristol. Cary, Thomas, 1648 or 9-1711. 1691 (1691) Wing C743BA; ESTC R222493 16,665 34

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