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A81748 A right intention the rule of all mens actions. Converted out of Drexelius to our proper use. / By John Dawson ...; Recta intentio omnium humanarum actionum amussio. English. 1655 Drexel, Jeremias, 1581-1638. 1655 (1655) Wing D2185A; ESTC R231958 220,422 649

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