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A32955 Articles to be enquired of within the diocese of Lincoln in the generall and trienniall visitation of the right Reverend Father in God, John, by Gods providence, Lord Bishop of Lincoln, to be held in the year of our Lord God 1641. Church of England. Diocese of Lincoln. Bishop (1621-1641 : Williams); England and Wales. Parliament. House of Lords. 1641 (1641) Wing C4053; ESTC R11624 7,832 15

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