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A16184 Mr. George Blackvvel, (made by Pope Clement 8. Arch-priest of England) his answeres vpon sundry his examinations together, with his approbation and taking of the Oath of allegeance: and his letter written to his assistants, and brethren, moouing them not onely to take the said Oath, but to aduise all Romish Catholikes so to doe. Blackwell, George, 1546 or 7-1613. 1607 (1607) STC 3105; ESTC S121307 12,187 42

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