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A81280 Mutatus Polemo revised, by some epistolary observations of a country minister, a friend to the Presbyterian government. Sent up to a reverend pastor in London. Whereunto is annexed a large tractate, discussing the causes betwixt Presbyter, Scotland, and Independent, England. As it was sent (in a letter inclosed) to the reviser, and penned by C.H. esquire. C. H.; P. C. 1650 (1650) Wing C95; Thomason E616_3; ESTC R206715 45,375 60

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