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THE WIDOWS RESCUE. 



Thb Widow of a former colleague of mine, employed for many years tipon a legal Com- 

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REMAINS OF PAGAN 

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The Thirteen Numbers already published 

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1. Gold Ornaments set with Garnets, found 

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2. Gold Buckle, set with a Slab of Garnet, 

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3. Singular Glass Vase, found at Reculver, 

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