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A41008 The gentle lash, or, The vindication of Dr. Featley, a knowne champion of the Protestant religion also seven articles exhibited against him with his answer thereunto : together with the said Doctor his manifesto and challenge. Featley, Daniel, 1582-1645. 1644 (1644) Wing F583; ESTC R176981 28,467 44

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