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A48733 A sermon preached at the funeral of Mrs. Mary Alston, wife to Joseph Alston Esq; who dyed, Jan. 25. and was interred at Chelsey, Feb. 7. 1670. By Adam Littleton, D.D. Recton of Chelsey. Littleton, Adam, 1627-1694. 1671 (1671) Wing L2569; ESTC R221361 13,363 38

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