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B27628 The opinions of the Barons of the Exchecquer. And directions to all justices of the peace, and constables, &c. for the legally convicting of all persons, that are taken in conventicles, and unlawful meetings. Given at the Court of Exchecquer, upon Justice Balch's case. Published by special authority. England and Wales. Court of Exchequer. 1682 (1682) Wing O358; Interim Tract Supplement Guide 515.l.2[58]; ESTC R213297 750 3

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