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A43563 The character of a rebel a sermon preached at Market Harborow, on the 26th of July, 1685, being the day of thanksgiving appointed for His Majesties victory over the rebels / by Thomas Heyricke. Heyrick, Thomas, d. 1694. 1685 (1685) Wing H1752; ESTC R10745 14,677 38

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