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A61530 The Bishop of Worcester's charge to the clergy of his diocese, in his primary visitation begun at Worcester, Sept. 11, 1690 Stillingfleet, Edward, 1635-1699. 1691 (1691) Wing S5565A; ESTC R17405 34,012 60

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