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A39394 An Encyclical epistle sent to their brethren by the venerable dean and chapter of the Catholick clergy in England, upon occasion of Dr. Leyburn. Ellis, Humphrey, d. 1676.; Leyburn, George, 1593-1677. 1660 (1660) Wing E725A; ESTC R171942 98,200 160

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