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An olive branch found after a storme in the northern seas. And presented to his Majesty in a sermon at the court in New-Castle. / By Samuel Kem, a little before his Majesties going to Holmbey. Published according to order.
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Kem, Samuel, 1604-1670.
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Wing K253; Thomason E382_7; ESTC R201426
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