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A90710 A loving invitation (to repentance, and amendment of life) unto all the inhabitants of the island Barbados Before the Lords sore judgements come upon them, which is seen to be nigh, and which they cannot escape, except fruits meet for repentance, and amendment of life be brought forth. With somthing more particularly to the heads, and owners, of the several plantations. By a friend to the whole creation, called Richard Pinder. Pinder, Richard, d. 1695. 1660 (1660) Wing P2263; ESTC R232175 8,167 20

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