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A30360 Injunctions for the arch-deacons of the diocess of Sarum to be delivered by them to the clergy in their Easter-visitations, 1690 : together with a letter from their diocesan, Gilbert, Lord Bishop of Sarum. Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715. 1690 (1690) Wing B5806; ESTC R15330 5,034 10

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