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A54377
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Mr. Perkins's letter to Mr. Cornwell And other ministers at Tunbridge-Wells, who denied him the use of the pulpit there. And have not answered the letter, as desired.
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Perkins, Joseph, b. 1658.
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1697
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Wing P1557; ESTC R220513
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