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A70003 The Examination of the bishops upon their refusal of reading His Majesty's most gracious declaration and the nonconcurrence of the Church of England in repeal of the penal laws and test : fully debated and argued. 1688 (1688) Wing E3725; ESTC R26702 23,815 44

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