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B07633 Articles to be enquired of in the ordinary visitation of the worshipfull, Mr. Lavvrence Pay, Archdeacon of Chichester. Anno Domini, 1635. Church of England. Archdeaconry of Chichester (1635-1640 : Pay); Pay, Laurence, 1583 or 4-1640. 1635 (1635) STC 10186; ESTC S92310 5,263 10

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