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A95488 The fathers counsell. Or, Certain usefull directions, for all young persons, especially elder brothers, whose portion it is or may be, in these perilous daies, to be left in a fatherlesse or friendlesse condition. / By W.T. Tipping, William, 1598-1649. 1643 (1643) Wing T3565; Thomason E1111_4; ESTC R208441 7,829 45

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