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A67882 The way to peace amongst all Protestants: being a letter of reconciliation sent by Bp. Ridley to Bp. Hooper, with some observations upon it. Licensed, July the 14. 1688. Johnson, Samuel, 1649-1703.; Ridley, Nicholas, 1500?-1555.; Hooper, John, d. 1555. 1688 (1688) Wing J847A; ESTC R3678 9,940 11

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