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A30564 A briefe answer to Doctor Fernes booke tending to resolve conscience about the subjects taking up of arms / by Jer. Burroughes. Burroughs, Jeremiah, 1599-1646. 1643 (1643) Wing B6059; ESTC R36307 21,417 16

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