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A44076 Great Britain's groans, or, An account of the oppression, ruin, and destruction of the loyal seamen of England, in the fatal loss of their pay, health and lives, and dreadful ruin of their families Hodges, William, Sir, 1645?-1714. 1695 (1695) Wing H2327; ESTC R13450 23,824 31

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