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A35632 The case of pluralities & non-residence rightly stated in a letter to the author of a book called, A defence of pluralities, &c. shewing the false reasonings and evil doctrines therein contained / by an impartial hand, and a hearty well-wisher to the Church of England. Impartial hand and a hearty well-wisher to the Church of England. 1694 (1694) Wing C966; ESTC R16560 28,436 93

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