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A19489 The Bishop of Gallovvay his dikaiologie contayning a iust defence of his former apologie. Against the iniust imputations of Mr. Dauid Hume. Cowper, William, 1568-1619.; Hume, David, 1560?-1630? 1616 (1616) STC 5915; ESTC S108980 120,052 204

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