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A54142 Good advice to the Church of England, Roman Catholick and Protestant dissenter, in which it is endeavoured to be made appear that it is their duty, principle & interest to abolish the penal laws and tests Penn, William, 1644-1718. 1687 (1687) Wing P1296; ESTC R203148 42,315 65

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