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LIBRARY > Digital edition: Lib. Cat. No. MC1664a > Letters 17, 37, 51, 59, 76, 86, 87, and 129. From CCXI. Sociable letters, written by the thrice noble, illustrious, and excellent princess, the lady marchioness of Newcastle. London: Printed by William Wilson, Anno. Dom. M.DC.LXIV [1664]. 29–30, 77–9, 103–5, 120–123, 157–160, 171–2, 172–3, and 263–5. By Margaret Cavendish (later duchess of Newcastle; 1623–1673).

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