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A78056 Religions peace: or, A plea for liberty of conscience. Long since presented to King James, and the High Court of Parliament then sitting, / by Leonard Busher citizen of London, and printed in the year 1614. Wherein is contained certain reasons against persecution for religion, also a designe for a peaceable reconciling of those that differ in opinion. Busher, Leonard.; H. B. 1646 (1646) Wing B6251; Thomason E334_7; ESTC R200599 43,040 46

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