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B03987 His Imperial Majesty's letter to the Pope wherein is offered his reasons why he cannot accept of any offers of peace with France / translated from the original. Holy Roman Empire. Emperor (1658-1705 : Leopold I); Leopold I, Holy Roman Emperor, 1640-1705.; Catholic Church Pope (1689-1691 : Alexander VIII). 1692 (1692) Wing L1112; ESTC R179455 1,379 1

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