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Bonomi, Patricia U.

Under the cope of heaven.

Bibliography: p.

Includes index.

1. United States--Religion--To 1800. 2. United States--History--

Revolution, 16017-1783-Religious aspects. I. Title.

BL2525.B66 1988 277.3′07 86-8418

ISBN 0-19-5054118-6

ISBN 0-19-505417-2 (PBK)

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