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A84288 Exhortation and admonition of the Friends and Brethren of London chiefly, to all maid-servants (who make profession of the pure ever-lasting gospel of peace and salvation) as are, or may be servants in the families of Friends or others, in and about this city. 1672 (1672) Wing E3865A; ESTC R176884 1,865 1

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