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A47078 Elymas the sorcerer, or, A memorial towards the discovery of the bottom of this Popish-Plot and how far his R. Highness's directors have been faithful to his honour and interest, or the peace of the nation : publish'd upon occasion of a passage in the late Dutchess of York's declaration for changing her religion / by Tho. Jones ... Jones, Thomas, 1622?-1682. 1682 (1682) Wing J992; ESTC R1915 54,782 40

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