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36. Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745.

The Presbyterians plea of merit, in order to take off the test (in Ireland), impartially examined : with an account of the state of popery in that kingdom, and of the origin and principles of the dissenters in general : to which is added, an ode To Humphrey French, Esq., late Lord Mayor of Dublin. (London : for G.F. and sold by A. Dodd, [1731])

36. Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745. The Presbyterians plea of merit

The Test Act was retained, but the Whigs periodically seemed likely to repeal it. Here is a later pamphlet from Swift defending its retention, especially in Ireland.

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