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A70718 A faithful narrative of the life and death of that holy and laborious preacher Mr. John Machin late of Astbury in the county of Chester. With a præfatory epistle thereunto; written by that excellent person Sir Charles Wolseley Baronet. Published for the furtherance of real piety in ministers and others. Newcome, Henry, 1627-1695.; Wolseley, Charles, Sir, 1630?-1714. 1671 (1671) Wing N896; ESTC R30742 27,053 108

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