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A40396 Reflections on a letter writ by a nameless author to the reverend clergy of both universities and on his bold reflections on the trinity &c. / by Richard Frankland. Frankland, Richard, 1630-1698. 1697 (1697) Wing F2077; ESTC R31715 45,590 65

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