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B00010 Articles to be inquired of by the church-wardens and sworne-men, in the ordinarie visitation of Lancelot Lord Bishop of Elie, within the Diocesse of Elie, Ann. 1610. Church of England. Diocese of Ely. Bishop (1609-1619 : Andrewes).; Andrewes, Lancelot, 1555-1626. 1610 (1610) STC 10195; ESTC S92329 7,548 14

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