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A36897 The case of John Dunton, citizen of London with respect to his mother-in-law, Madam Jane Nicholas, of St. Albans, and her only child, Sarah Dunton : with the just reasons for her husband's leaving her : in a letter to his worthy friend, Mr. George Larkin, Senior : to which is added his letter to his wife. Dunton, John, 1659-1733.; Nicholas, Jane, d. 1708.; Larkin, George, Sr. 1700 (1700) Wing D2621; ESTC R17041 18,955 12

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