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A60223 The reasons of the conversion of Mr. John Sidway from the Romish to the Protestant religion together with what usage he hath since received in the Church of England : as also a brief account of his travails / humbly communicated to the high court of Parliament. Sidway, John. 1681 (1681) Wing S3770A; ESTC R25150 50,639 86

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