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A47132 George Keith's Complaint against the Quakers: or, An answer to the Quakers complaint against George Keith humbly presented to the clergy of the Church of England. Keith, George, 1639?-1716. 1700 (1700) Wing K155; ESTC R216623 6,858 11

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