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A34950 A journey into the country being a dialogue between an English Protestant physitian and an English papist : wherein the proper state of the popish controversy is discoursed : with reference (only) to the government of England in church and state, in some answer to Peter Walsh, and pursuant to the directions of a person of honor. Creamer, Charles, b. 1632? 1675 (1675) Wing C6867; ESTC R24786 31,884 48

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