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A70079 Golden remains of Sir George Freman, Knight of the Honourable Order of the Bath being choice discourses on select subjects. Freeman, George, Sir.; Freeman, Sarah, Lady. 1682 (1682) Wing F2167B; ESTC R21279 41,541 130

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