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A70609 Presbyterian inquisition as it was lately practised against the professors of the Colledge of Edinburgh, August and September, 1690 in which the spirit of Presbytery and their present method of procedure is plainly discovered, matter of fact by undeniable instances cleared, and libels against particular persons discussed. Monro, Alexander, d. 1715? 1691 (1691) Wing M2443; ESTC R5724 77,713 110

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