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A30543 Something of truth made manifest (in relation to a dispute at Draton in the county of Middlesex in the first moneth last) in opposition to the false account given of it by one Philip Traverner, in his book styled the Quakers-rounds, or, A faithfull account, &c. / and this is written ... by E.B. Burrough, Edward, 1634-1662. 1658 (1658) Wing B6026; ESTC R22012 18,268 26

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