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A54608 A brief of proceedings between Sr. Hierom Sankey and Dr. VVilliam Petty with the state of the controversy between them tendered to all indifferent persons. Petty, William, Sir, 1623-1687.; Sankey, Hierome, Sir. 1659 (1659) Wing P1915A; ESTC R21000 6,501 14

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