A sermon preached at St. Margaret's Church, Westminster, on Thursday, April 4, 1754. On occasion of the anniversary meeting of the trustees of the Public Infirmary in James-street, Westminster / By John Butler.

  • John Butler
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1754
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Credit: A sermon preached at St. Margaret's Church, Westminster, on Thursday, April 4, 1754. On occasion of the anniversary meeting of the trustees of the Public Infirmary in James-street, Westminster / By John Butler. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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