A letter to Mr. Marriot from a friend of his : wherein his name is redeemed form that detraction G.F. Gent. hath indeavoured to fasten upon him, by a scandalous and defamatory libell, intituled The great eater of Grayes Inne, or, the life of Mr. Marriot the cormorant, &c.

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Fidge, George. Great eater of Grayes-Inne, or The life of Mr. Marriot the cormorant.

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A letter to Mr. Marriot from a friend of his : wherein his name is redeemed form that detraction G.F. Gent. hath indeavoured to fasten upon him, by a scandalous and defamatory libell, intituled The great eater of Grayes Inne, or, the life of Mr. Marriot the cormorant, &c.