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A34534 Dolus an virtus?, or, An answer to a seditious discourse concerning the religion of England and the settlement of reformed Christianity in its due latitude to which are added, the votes of Parliament. Corbet, John, 1620-1680.; England and Wales. Parliament. House of Commons. 1668 (1668) Wing C6252A; ESTC R19442 23,495 41

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