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The considerations which oblig'd Peter Manby dean of London-dery, to embrace the Roman Catholic religion humbly dedicated to His Grace the Lord Primate of Ireland.
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Manby, Peter, d. 1697.
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1687
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Wing M384; ESTC R7924
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