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A37399 A declaration on the behalf of the Church of Christ usually meeting in Coleman-street, in communion with Mr.John Goodwyn, against the late insurrection made in the City of London. Pryor, Richard, fl. 1660. 1660 (1660) Wing D777C; ESTC R213507 3,809 8

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