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A60134 A funeral sermon preached upon the death of Mr. Nathaniel Oldfield who deceased Decemb. 31, 1696, ætat. 32 : with some account of his exemplary character / by John Shower. Shower, John, 1657-1715. 1697 (1697) Wing S3669; ESTC R37551 32,128 104

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