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A26983 A petition for peace with the reformation of the liturgy, as it was presented to the right reverend bishops, by the divines appointed by His Majesties commission to treat with them about the alteration of it. Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691. 1661 (1661) Wing B1343; ESTC R39870 94,803 106

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