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A53163 Moral essays contain'd in several treatises on many important duties. Third volume written in French, by Messieurs du Port Royal ; faithfully rendred into English by a person of quality.; Essais de morale. 3. volume. English Nicole, Pierre, 1625-1695.; Person of quality. 1680 (1680) Wing N1137AB; ESTC R41510 145,197 375

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