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A63673 Chrisis teleiōtikē, A discourse of confirmation for the use of the clergy and instruction of the people of Ireland / by Jeremy, Lord Bishop of Down ; and dedicated to His Grace James, Duke ... and General Governor of His Majesties kingdom of Ireland. Taylor, Jeremy, 1613-1667. 1663 (1663) Wing T293; ESTC R11419 62,959 104

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