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heaven_n father_n house_n mansion_n 1,843 5 11.4237 5 false
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A34359 A consolatory letter upon the death of a daughter written after a philosophical manner by a gentleman of the university to his friend in the country. Gentleman of the university. 1698 (1698) Wing C5930; ESTC R27913 16,502 26

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