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Widows - Early works to 1800

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    The characters of the widows, and old women in general, vindicated being a proper answer to a malicious and scurrillous pamphlet, intituled, The folly, sin, and danger of marrying widows, and old women in general. By a lady.

    Lady | Date: [1746?]
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    Ærarium sacrum: or, a proposal towards the maintenance of the widows of beneficed clergymen. Humbly recommended to the consideration of the Convocation; and the Corporation of Clergymens Sons

    | Date: [1713]
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    A charitable visit or, Christian consolations for a wife, who mourns for he [sic] loss of her husband. Being a dialogue between a minister and the person afflicted. Written originally in French, by the Rev. Charles Drelincourt, and translated into English from his book, entitled Les visites charitables.

    Drelincourt, Charles, 1595-1669. | Date: 1785
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    An act for incorporating certain persons, for the relief of poor widows and children of clergymen within the county of Huntingdon

    Great Britain | Date: 1775

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