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A96362 A true relation of the conversion and baptism of Isuf the Turkish chaous, named Richard Christophilus In the presence of a full congregation, Jan. 30. 1658. in Covent-Garden, where Mr. Manton is minister. Imprimatur, Edm. Calamy. White, Thomas, 1628-1698.; Dury, John, 1596-1680. 1659 (1659) Wing W1807; Thomason E2141_1; ESTC R204020 32,885 117

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