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A80841 The good man's epitaph briefly explained & applyed in a sermon at the funeral of Mr. John Drury. By Thomas Cartwright, M. of A. of Queens College Oxon, and now vicar of Waltham-stow in Essex. Cartwright, Thomas, 1634-1689. 1659 (1659) Wing C699; Thomason E1001_16; ESTC R207856 12,722 24

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