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A26372 The Moores baffled being a discourse concerning Tanger, especially when it was under the Earl of Teviot : by which you may find what methods and government is fittest to secure that place against the Moors : in a letter from a learned person (long resident in that place) at the desire of a person of quality. Addison, Lancelot, 1632-1703. 1681 (1681) Wing A525; ESTC R10902 17,828 36

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