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A77009 The states stability a sermon / preached in Exon before the deputy-lieutenants, captaines, and other militarie officers and souldiers of the county of Devon. By John Bond ... Bond, John, 1612-1676. 1643 (1643) Wing B3575A; ESTC R172820 17,545 37

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