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A65844 The case of the Quakers concerning oaths defended as evangelical in answer to a book, entituled, The case of the Quakers relating to oaths stated by J.S. Whitehead, George, 1636?-1723. 1674 (1674) Wing W1899; ESTC R19753 38,726 52

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