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A39813 A fathers testament. Written long since for the benefit of the particular relations of the authour, Phin. Fletcher; sometime Minister of the Gospel at Hillgay in Norfolk. And now made publick at the desire of friends. Fletcher, Phineas, 1582-1650. 1670 (1670) Wing F1355; ESTC R201787 98,546 240

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