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A42479 A discourse concerning publick oaths, and the lawfulness of swearing in judicial proceedings written by Dr. Gauden ..., in order to answer the scruples of the Quakers. Gauden, John, 1605-1662. 1662 (1662) Wing G352; ESTC R542 50,247 68

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