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A36357
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The whys? and the how?, or, A good enquiry a sermon preach'd before Their Majesties in their chappel at St. James's the 2d. Sunday of Advent, December 6th. 1685 / by J.D. of the Society of Jesus.
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J. D. (John Dormer), 1636-1700.
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Wing D1929; ESTC R9728
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