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A66870
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The case of divorce and re-marriage thereupon discussed by a reverend prelate of the Church of England and a private of the Church of England and a private gentleman ; occasioned by the late act of Parliament for the divorce of the Lord Rosse.
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Wolseley, Charles, Sir, 1630?-1714.
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1673
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Wing W3307; ESTC R9734
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