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A36212 An apostate-conscience exposed, and the miserable consequences thereof disclosed, for information and caution By an ancient woman, and lover of truth, and the sincere friends thereof, A.D. Docwra, Anne, 1624-1710. 1699 (1699) Wing D1777A; ESTC R222630 32,446 69

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