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A63969 Poems on several occasions, with a pastoral to which is added, A discourse of life / by John Tutchin.; Poems. Selections Tutchin, John, 1661?-1707.; Tutchin, John, 1661?-1707. Unfortunate shepherd. 1685 (1685) Wing T3382; ESTC R20654 43,574 158

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