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A93792 Three sermons preached in the Cathedral Church of Winchester The first on Sunday, August. 19. 1660. at the first return of the Dean and Chapter to that church, after the restauration of His Majesty. The second on Jan. 30. 1661. being the anniversary of King Charles the first, of glorious memory. The third at the general assize held there, Feb. 25. 1661. By Edward Stanley, D.D. Prebendary of the church. Stanley, Edward, 1597 or 8-1662. 1662 (1662) Wing S5233D; ESTC R229852 48,452 164

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