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A88682 A sermon preached on January the 1st. 1680[/]1 In the new church at Port-Royal in Jamaica, being the first time of performing divine service there. Published at the request of Sir Henry Morgan, and other gentlemen, by whose liberal contribution the said church was erected. By J. L. LL. B. J. L. 1681 (1681) Wing L38A; ESTC R227275 8,334 34

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