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A43661 A letter sent from beyond the seas to one of the chief ministers of the non-conforming party by way of reply to many particulars which he sent to the author in a letter of news / by a lover of the established government both of church and state. Hickes, George, 1642-1715.; Clarendon, Edward Hyde, Earl of, 1609-1674. 1674 (1674) Wing H1855; ESTC R12608 16,745 38

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