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A48731 A sermon at a solemn meeting of the natives of the city and county of Worcester, in the church of St. Mary le Bow, June 24, 1680 by Adam Littleton ... Littleton, Adam, 1627-1694. 1680 (1680) Wing L2567; ESTC R21369 14,936 41

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