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A69769 An historical relation of the late General Assembly held at Edinburgh from Octob. 16, to Nov. 13 in the year 1690 in a letter from a person in Edinburgh to his friend in London. Cockburn, John, 1652-1729. 1691 (1691) Wing C4809; ESTC R5062 64,800 82

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