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Suspiria, or Sighs on the death of the late most illustrious monarch Charles the II. King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, &c. who changed his earthly for a heavenly crown, on Friday the 6th. February, 168⁴/₅. In the 37th year of His reign, and 55th of his age.
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Wing S6204; ESTC R184801
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