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A54191 A perswasive to moderation to dissenting Christians in prudence and conscience humbly submitted to the King and his great council by one of the humblest and most dutiful of his dissenting subjects. Penn, William, 1644-1718. 1685 (1685) Wing P1337A; ESTC R28423 35,496 61

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