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A35974 A discourse concerning infallibility in religion written by Sir Kenelme Digby to the Lord George Digby, eldest sonne of the Earle of Bristol. Digby, Kenelm, Sir, 1603-1665.; Bristol, George Digby, Earl of, 1612-1677. 1652 (1652) Wing D1431; ESTC R8320 74,300 238

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