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A29888 Prison thoughts written by Tho. Browning, citiyen [sic] and cook of London, who hath been a prisoner in Ludgate ever since the twelveth day of August, 1680. Browning, Tho. (Thomas) 1682 (1682) Wing B5188; ESTC R37167 46,069 53

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