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A15627 Britain's remembrancer containing a narration of the plague lately past; a declaration of the mischiefs present; and a prediction of iudgments to come; (if repentance prevent not.) It is dedicated (for the glory of God) to posteritie; and, to these times (if they please) by Geo: Wither. Wither, George, 1588-1667. 1628 (1628) STC 25899; ESTC S121916 306,329 588

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