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Penn, William (1644-1718)13
Besse, Joseph (1683?-1757)7
Barclay, Robert (1648-1690)6
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Kendall, John (1726-1815)5
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A perswasive to moderation to church dissenters, in prudence and conscience humbly submitted to the King and his Great Councel [sic]

Penn, William (1644-1718)

[1686]

Imprint supplied by Wing. Andrew Sowle printed most, of the early Quaker literature. By William Penn.

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A comprehensive discourse of the faith and practice of a true Christian : formerly writ by way of preface, concerning that eminent author, Robert Barclay, and his memorable writings

Penn, William (1644-1718); Barclay, Robert (1648-1690)

1711

First published in 1692 as the preface to Robert Barclay's Truth triumphant. Barclay's "Theses theologicæ": pp. 125-142. "Books printed and sold by J. Sowle, 1711.": final 2 pages.

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Some account of the life and gospel labours of William Reckitt

Reckitt, William (1706-1769)

1799

Indexed in: Smith II, 476.

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A seasonable caveat against the prevalency of Quakerism : containing a list of one of their parliaments, and forty-four of their canon laws. As also their errors in doctrine, and politicks in government, and the methods they take to support both... Together with an expostulary conclusion, reflecting the Quakers petition

Bugg, Francis (1640-1724?)

1701

Smith calls for portrait and BM (Br Ports) lists one of ca. 1701. Some copies may have been issued with it. Errata: p. [1] (3rd count). "A Brief Narrative of the Proceedings of W. Penn" [in Pennsy...

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