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A70678 Some notes concerning the life of Edward Lord North, Baron of Kirtling, 1658 by Sir Dudley North Lord North. North, Dudley North, Baron, 1602-1677. 1682 (1682) Wing N1286A; ESTC R678 21,672 50

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