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A47322 The charge of Richard, Lord Bishop of Bath and Wells, to the clergy of his diocese at his primary visitation begun at Axebridge, June 2, 1692 Kidder, Richard, 1633-1703. 1693 (1693) Wing K396; ESTC R6408 18,007 42

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