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A54228 A testimony to the truth of God, as held by the people, called, Quakers being a short vindication of them, from the abuses and misrepresentations often put upon them by envious apostates, and mercenary adversaries. Penn, William, 1644-1718. 1699 (1699) Wing P1380; ESTC R220497 18,332 56

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