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A92957 A funeral tear, to the memory of the Honourable Capt. James Killigrew who unfortunately lost his life in His Majesty's service, in an engagement with two French men of war, in the Mediterranean sea, on the 27th. of January last, 1694/5 ... By E. Settle. Settle, Elkanah, 1648-1724. 1695 (1695) Wing S2687A; ESTC R42323 1,247 4

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