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A91146 Unitie, truth and reason. Presented in all humility petition-wise to the honourable, the knights, citizens and burgesses for the Commons House of Parliament. / By some moderate and peace-desiring ministers, for the more happy and certaine reconciling of the church differences. H. P. 1641 (1641) Wing P39; Thomason E170_1; ESTC R9441 6,067 16

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