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A69658 An exhortation to peace and union a sermon preached at St. Lawrence-Jury, at the election of the Lord-Mayor of London, on the 29th of September, 1681 / by Gilbert Burnet ... Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715. 1681 (1681) Wing B5787; ESTC R20821 24,063 40

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