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A62920 A vindication of Mr. H's Brief enquiry into the true nature of schism from the exceptions of T.W. the citizen of Chester, and sincere lover of truth. Tong, William, 1662-1727. 1691 (1691) Wing T1876A; ESTC R220899 35,683 99

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