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A44641 The character of a trimmer concerning religion, laws and liberties by a person of honour, Mss. H. Halifax, George Savile, Marquis of, 1633-1695.; Coventry, William, Sir, 1628?-1686. 1689 (1689) Wing H299; ESTC R40539 43,903 47

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