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A29476 A brief relation of the persecutions and cruelties that have been acted upon the people called Quakers in and about the city of London since the beginning of the 7th month last, til this present time : with a general relation of affairs, signifying the state of the people through the land. Burrough, Edward, 1634-1662. 1662 (1662) Wing B4629; ESTC R1091 16,542 23

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