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A45131 The healing paper, or, A Catholick receipt for union between the moderate bishop & sober non-conformist, maugre all the aversation of the unpeaceable by a follower of peace, and lover of sincerity. Humfrey, John, 1621-1719. 1678 (1678) Wing H3680; ESTC R5168 36,943 44

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