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A64961 A funeral sermon occasioned by the death of Mr. George Baker first preached and then published, at the earnest desire of his relations, by Nathanael Vincent ... Vincent, Nathanael, 1639?-1697. 1679 (1679) Wing V407; ESTC R34724 16,769 28

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