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A84138
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An elegie, and epitaph for Mistris Abigail Sherard, daughter to the Right Honourable Philip Baron of Lentrimm written by one who honoured her noble family and person.
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1648
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Wing E342; Thomason 669.f.12[92]; ESTC R210988
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