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A59303 The compleat memoirs of the life of that notorious impostor Will. Morrell, alias Bowyer, alias Wickham, &c. Who died at Mr. Cullen's the bakers in the strand, Jan. 3. 1691/2. With considerable additions never before published. Licensed, April 14. 1694. Settle, Elkanah, 1648-1724. 1694 (1694) Wing S2673; ESTC R214764 54,948 96

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