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TextA short discourse concerning the reading His Majesties late declaration in the churches
Croft, Herbert, 1603-1691Summary: A justification for reading James II's declaration of indulgence in spite of the Archbishop of Canterbury's objections.Summary: A justification for reading James II's declaration of indulgence in spite of the Archbishop of Canterbury's objections. -
TextAn Act Declaring that Slavery cannot exist by the Constitution and Laws of this State
New York (State). Legislature. AssemblyA declaration by the New York State Assembly declaring that "Slavery cannot exist by the Constitution and Laws of this State."A declaration by the New York State Assembly declaring that "Slavery cannot exist by the Constitution and Laws of this State." -
TextGood advice to the Church of England, Roman Catholick, and Protestant dissenter : in which it is endeavoured to be made appear that it is their duty, principles & interest to abolish the penal laws and tests.
Penn, William, 1644-1718Summary: An appeal to religious leaders to take interest in the effort to repeal the Test Acts, a set of penal laws blocking non-Anglicans from taking public office.Summary: An appeal to religious leaders to take interest in the effort to repeal the Test Acts, a set of penal laws blocking non-Anglicans from taking public office.