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A79581 Articles to be enquired of, and answered unto by the church-wardens and sworn-men in the visitation of the right worshipful the Arch-Deacon of [blank] Anno Domini, 166[blank]; Visitation articles Church of England. 1666 (1666) Wing C4009E; ESTC R230194 5,295 11

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