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A40612 Short memorials of Thomas Lord Fairfax written by himself. Fairfax, Thomas Fairfax, Baron, 1612-1671.; Fairfax, Brian, 1633-1711. 1699 (1699) Wing F235; ESTC R16355 35,545 162

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