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A44484 A sermon preached at St. Martins in the Fields to the natives of that parish upon the 29th of May, 1676 being the anniversary of His Majesties birth and happy return to his kingdoms : as also the day appointed for their yearly meeting and feasting together / by John Horden. Horden, John, 17th cent. 1676 (1676) Wing H2788; ESTC R28693 12,280 32

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