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A47307 An office for prisoners for crimes, together with another for prisoners for debt containing both proper directions, and proper prayers and devotions, for each of their needs and circumstances / by John Kettlewell ... Kettlewell, John, 1653-1695. 1697 (1697) Wing K379; ESTC R39059 33,195 125

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