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A57020 A Reply to the answer Doctor Welwood has made to King James's declaration which declaration was dated at St. Germaines, April 17th, S.N., 1693 and published also in the Paris Gazett, June 20th, 1693. Welwood, James, 1652-1727. 1694 (1694) Wing R1066; ESTC R24075 49,724 48

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