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A49126 The original of war, or, The causes of rebellion a sermon preached in the castle of Exon on the 15th of January, 1683, before the Right Reverend Father in God, Thomas Lord Bishop of Exon, and other His Majesties justices of the peace for the county of Devon / by Tho. Long ... Long, Thomas, 1621-1707. 1684 (1684) Wing L2978; ESTC R3712 28,102 44

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