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A51089 A modest apology for the suspended bishops with a brief vindication of the address which was signed in their favour by the Grand-Jury of the county of Gloucester, at the last Lent assizes / by a gentleman of the said Grand-Jury. Gentleman of the said Grand-Jury. 1690 (1690) Wing M2358; ESTC R38872 21,535 34

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