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A38827 A winding-sheet for the schism of England contriv'd for to inform the ignorant, resolve the wavering, and confirm the well principled Roman Catholick. By J. E. missioner. Everard, John, missioner. 1687 (1687) Wing E3534A; ESTC R218229 44,881 140

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