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A letter of many ministers in old England, requesting the judgement of their reverend brethren in New England concerning nine positions. : Written Anno Dom. 1637. Together with their answer thereunto returned, anno 1639. And the reply made unto the said answer, and sent over unto them, anno 1640. By Simeon Ash, and William Rathband.

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Main Author:	Ashe, Simeon, d. 1662
Other Authors:	Rathband, William, d. 1695
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : Printed for Thomas Vnderhill, at the signe of the Bible in great Woodstreet, 1643.
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	Church polity > Early works to 1800. Congregational churches > Doctrines > Early works to 1800. New England > Church history > 17th century > Early works to 1800. Great Britain > Church history > 17th century > Early works to 1800.
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