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A38523 The occasion and manner of Mr. Francis Wolleys death, slaine by the Earle of Chesterfield at Kensington, January 17, 1659 written by a gentleman of the Middle Temple to his friend in Ches-shire. Gentleman of the Middle Temple. 1660 (1660) Wing E3171; ESTC R176739 2,450 6

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