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A26314 Actes of the General Assembly of the clergy of France, Anno Domini 1682, concerning religion translated into English for the satisfaction of curious inquisitors into the present French persecution of Protestants.; Actes de l'Assemblée générale du clergé de France de 1682, concernant la religion, retorquez contre ceux qui les ont faits. English Catholic Church. Assemblée générale du clergé de France. 1682 (1682) Wing A457; ESTC R6538 20,579 46

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