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A74996 The last words and testimonies of and for William Allen, late of Cowen in Essex, a faithfull servant of the Lord; who finishing his testimony, departed this life the 21. of the 11th month, 1679. Allen, William. 1680 (1680) Wing A1065B; ESTC R170100 8,226 24

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